Ascariasis presenting as Acute Abdomen: A Rare Case

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ABSTRACT Ascaris lumbricoides is a common intestinal parasite found in humans prevalent in countries with low socioeconomic status. The disease can occur in all age groups but is more common in preschool-aged children. It causes significant medical, surgical, and social complications. Reported complications include small intestinal obstruction, volvulus, and intussusception. Obstruction of the intestinal tract by a mass of A. lumbricoides is one of the serious and lethal complications. We present herein a case of A. lumbricoides infestation in a 7-year-old girl, presenting as acute abdomen. Prompt surgical intervention saved the child. How to cite this article A grawal R, K umar P, M ohan N . Ascariasis presenting as Acute Abdomen: A Rare Case. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):75-78.