Clonorchiasis-associated perforated eosinophilic cholecystitis

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Feb;76(2):396-8.

Abstract

Clonorchiasis, a disease caused by infection with Clonorchis sinensis, is endemic in the Far East. Cholelithiasis, pyogenic cholangitis, cholecystitis, and biliary tract obstruction are common complications of chronic infection. Although cholecystitis caused by clonorchiasis is common, it is rarely reported as resulting from eosinophilic infiltration. We report a rare case of clonorchiasis-associated perforated eosinophilic cholecystitis and review the relevant literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Cholecystitis, Acute / complications*
  • Cholecystitis, Acute / parasitology
  • Cholecystitis, Acute / surgery
  • Clonorchiasis / complications*
  • Clonorchiasis / drug therapy
  • Clonorchiasis / parasitology
  • Clonorchis sinensis / growth & development*
  • Eosinophilia / parasitology*
  • Eosinophilia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use
  • Taiwan

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Praziquantel