A Case of Anisakiasis Concurrently Invading the Stomach, Ileocecal Valve and Transverse Colon.
- Author:
Byeong Hun KIM
1
;
Chan Ung PARK
;
Jong Hyo LEE
;
Sang Min YEOM
;
Dong Yeol CHAE
;
Sang Pil KIM
;
Won Jeong JEON
;
Gyu Hyeon LEE
;
Ho Dong KIM
;
Jun Yeong IM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Carollo Hospital, Suncheon, Korea. carolokim2002@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Anisakis;
Colonic anisakiasis
- MeSH:
Anisakiasis*;
Anisakis;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Colon;
Colon, Transverse*;
Eating;
Endoscopy;
Esophagus;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Ileocecal Valve*;
Incidence;
Korea;
Larva;
Rectum;
Stomach*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2004;28(1):43-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Anisakiasis of the gastrointestinal tract is caused by the ingestion of raw fish or uncooked foods infested with Anisakis larvae belonging to the subfamily Anisakidae. With the increasing popularity of Japanese cuisine such as sashimi in Korea, the incidence of anisakiasis is expected to increase. The entire gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to the rectum can be involved. Colonic anisakiasis is rare in comparison with gastric involvement. We report the anisakiasis concurrently invading the stomach, ileocecal valve and transverse colon treated by endoscopy with a brief review of the relevant literature.
