Author/Authors :
Niknam، Ramin نويسنده Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran , , Kazemi، Mohammad Hassan نويسنده Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , , Mahmoudi، Laleh نويسنده Pharmaceutical Science Research Center (PSRC), School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran ,
Abstract :
Fasciola hepatica (F. hepatica) as a foodborne trematode can occasionally cause hepatobiliary diseases. We report a 67-year-old woman who was referred to our center because of the diagnosis of cholangitis. She was a resident of mountainous area with the history of unsafe water and contaminated vegetables. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was performed as a diagnostic and therapeutic modality for her. Three living F. hepatica was removed from biliary tract with a basket via ERCP. Clinical and laboratory condition of the patient improved after therapy of antibiotics and triclabendazole.
