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ArticleJGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology2025

Unmasking an Incidental

Yung-Che Chou, Yu-Ta Lin, Tze-Kiong Er

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Article in JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Yung-Che ChouDivision of Laboratory Medicine, Asia University Hospital Asia University Taichung Taiwan.
Yu-Ta LinDivision of Gastroenterology Asia University Hospital Taichung Taiwan.
Tze-Kiong ErDivision of Laboratory Medicine, Asia University Hospital Asia University Taichung Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7068-1652

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Abstract

Background: Case Presentation: A 52-year-old female presented with persistent nausea, vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and weight loss for 2 weeks. Imaging revealed hepatomegaly and gastric distension, raising concerns for gastric outlet obstruction or severe gastritis. Laboratory findings showed elevated liver enzymes (ALT: 101 IU/L, Alk-P: 189 IU/L, r-GT: 288 U/L). A viral etiology was suspected but not confirmed. The patient received supportive intravenous therapy, and her symptoms resolved. Colonoscopy revealed a partially clamped Conclusion: This case highlights the need to critically evaluate incidental parasitic infections before attributing them to clinical symptoms. Routine screening is valuable but should be accompanied by a thorough assessment of parasite burden, patient history, and clinical presentation to guide appropriate management and prevent unnecessary interventions.

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colonoscopy findingsgastrointestinal parasitic infectionhepatobiliary dysfunctionincidental parasite detectionTrichuris trichiura

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PMID40177189
PMCPMC11962648

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