Ascaris lumbricoides and Duodenal Perforation : A Case Report. - -Sarabjit Singh, Arun Tayal, Vineet Kaur

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Ascariasis is one of the most common parasitic illnesses in human beings worldwide. The physicians treating patients with ascariasis should be aware of the abdominal complications, since a delay in its management may have fatal outcome. Ectopic locations of the adult worm are a source of diagnostic confusions. Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract is common cause of peritonitis. In most instances, this perforation is caused by peptic ulcer, acute appendicitis, acute suppurative cholecystitis, or trauma. Gastrointestinal perforations resulting from ascariasis is a rare but distinct entity.