Human Syngamosis as an Uncommon Cause of Chronic Cough
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
;
17(4): 413-414, 2013.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Chronic cough may represent a diagnostic challenge. Chronic parasitism of upper airways is an unusual cause. Objective: To describe a case of human syngamosis as an uncommon cause of dry cough. Case Report: An endoscopic exam performed in a woman suffering of chronic cough revealed a Y-shaped worm in the larynx identified as Syngamus laryngeus. Discussion: This nematode parasitizes the upper respiratory tract of many animals including humans. The diagnosis is performed by the examination of the worm expelled by cough or by endoscopy. Endoscopic exam is easy to perform and is essential in the diagnosis of causes of chronic cough, even uncommon entities. Removal is the only efficient treatment...
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Parasites
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Cough
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Larynx
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Central Hospital of Military Police of Rio de Janeiro/BR
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