A RARE CASE REPORT OF GALLBLADDER ASCARIASIS

ABSTRACT

Hepatobiliary ascariasis is found in subtropical or tropical countries and is prevalent geo-helminth infection. Ascariasis lumbricoides are found mainly in the small intestine. Rarely the worm may migrate to the pancreatic duct or common bile duct but rarely to the gallbladder due to cystic duct which is strait and tortuous. The gall bladder ascaris can cause obstructive features due to lithiasis or calcified worms. The management is usually conservative if the worm is alive or else it can be removed by surgery