Tapeworm Manifestation diagnosed Incidentally After Traumatic Fecal Fistula: A very rare case
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Taenia saginata infestation mainly occurs in intestine of human beings.A variety of species may be involved including T. saginata (Beef Tapeworm), T.solium (Pork tapeworm), Diphyllobothrium latum (Fish tapeworm). Tapeworm requires human host to live out their life cycles. There are few cases reported related to T. saginata infestation in literature. We are presenting an interesting case of poor, deaf and dumb, child with history of beef consumption who presented with traumatic fecal fistula of left side of upper abdomen through which large tapeworm was emerged during primary evaluation in emergency.
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Ajay Kumar Verma
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