Clinical, laboratory and ultrasonography features of proven human fascioliasis

ABSTRACT

The examination of 20 parasitologically proven human cases of fascioliasis showed that both sexes are susceptible to fascioliasis. The smallest one was a child 3-year old. The most important clinical manifestations were abdominal distention and flatulence [30%], right upper quadrant pains [25%], colicky abdominal pains [25%], pallor [25%] and tympanitic abdomen [25%]. Nevertheless, 15% of the patients showed no symptoms. The most significant items in the CBC and liver function tests were significantly high eosinophilia, high alkaline phosphatase and low hemoglobin. Besides, two fascioliasis patients had high serum bilirubin. Ultrasonography diagnosed only nine fascioliasis patients. The result was critically discussed