A Clonorchis Sinensis in the Gallbladder: A Rare Case in Kuwait
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Fawazia Ashkanani; Ali Al-Tabeekh; Raghad A Al-Huzaim; Lulwah Al-Saidan; Ahmad E. Al-Mulla
- Source
- Surgical Research – Open Journal. 6:5-7
- Subject
- medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.anatomical_structure
Clonorchis sinensis
biology
Internal medicine
Gallbladder
parasitic diseases
Rare case
medicine
biology.organism_classification
Gastroenterology
- Language
- ISSN
- 2377-8407
Clonorchis Sinensis is an important foodborne pathogen. It is actively transmitted in far-East countries and Asia, especially in China. It enters the biliary system via ingestion of infected cysts. It is exceedingly rare to encounter such a presentation in the Middle East, particular in Kuwait. The presence of liver fluke in the biliary system may lead to adverse complications. We are presenting a case report describing quite an unusual gallbladder finding in a 55-year-old Chinese lady.