Abstract
Ascariasis is the most common helminthic infection in the world. Intestinal infestation of humans by Ascaris lumbricoides is endemic in India. Ascaris-induced pancreatitis is a rare but important cause of acute pancreatitis. Of all patients with pancreaticobiliary ascariasis, only approximately 5% have pancreatic disease. The authors demonstrate a patient with ascariasis-induced acute pancreatits diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound and managed by endoscopic removal. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.
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