The Endoscopic-Pathologic Findings in Intestinal Capillariais: A Case Report
Apichat Sangchan MD*, Arthit Wongsaensook MD*, Churairat Kularbkaew MD**, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth MD*, Wattana Sukeepaisarnjaroen MD*, Pisaln Mairiang MD*
Affiliation : * Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen **Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
A 27-year-old Thai man presented with chronic watery diarrhea for 2 years. The diagnosis of capil- lariasis was made by enteroscopy after negative repeated stool tests. Here, the authors reported the first case of abnormal endoscopic finding of intestinal capillariasis. It showed segmental erythematous and swelling of proximal jejunal mucosa with an area of superficial erosion covered by exudates. The parasitic eggs were identified in jejunal content and worms were identified in jejunal mucosa. He was successfully treated with albendazole.
Keywords : Capillariasis, Endoscopy, Pathology
