Abstract | HISTORY AND CLINICAL FINDINGS: INVESTIGATIONS: Elevated IgE-levels (1111 IU/ml; normal up to 100 IU/ml) and eosinophilia (8%) lead to the suspicion of a helminthiasis. Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy showed a significant duodenal stenosis. Duodenal biopsy revealed a severe infestation with Strongyloides stercoralis. Stool examinations were negative though. TREATMENT AND COURSE: CONCLUSION: In immunocompromised patients suffering from gastrointestinal complaints who have been in endemic areas an infection with Strongyloides stercoralis should be excluded. Without treatment, this helminthiasis may be fatal.
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Authors | R Birck, C Braun, W Back, T Gottstein, P Rohmeiss, B C Manegold, M Strauch, N Gretz |
Journal | Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
(Dtsch Med Wochenschr)
Vol. 121
Issue 22
Pg. 723-6
(May 31 1996)
ISSN: 0012-0472 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Chronisch-rezidivierender Subileus durch Strongyloides-stercoralis-Infektion unter immunsuppressiver Therapie. |
PMID | 8646984
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Azathioprine
- Methylprednisolone
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Topics |
- Adult
- Animals
- Azathioprine
(administration & dosage)
- Chronic Disease
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Duodenal Diseases
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Female
- Germany
- Humans
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Intestinal Obstruction
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Laos
(ethnology)
- Methylprednisolone
(administration & dosage)
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
(complications, drug therapy)
- Recurrence
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Strongyloidiasis
(complications, diagnosis, ethnology)
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