An Unexpected Guest in Capsule Endoscopy: Tapeworm Infection
[...]this case illustrates a very rare diagnosis in developed countries, highlights the diagnostic challenges of some cases of tapeworm infection, and reveals that SBCE may play a crucial role in the diagnosis of taeniasis in suspected cases with negative microscopic stool examination and nonspecifi...
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Veröffentlicht in: | GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology 2023-11, Vol.30 (Suppl 2), p.69-70 |
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Zusammenfassung: | [...]this case illustrates a very rare diagnosis in developed countries, highlights the diagnostic challenges of some cases of tapeworm infection, and reveals that SBCE may play a crucial role in the diagnosis of taeniasis in suspected cases with negative microscopic stool examination and nonspecific symptoms. The study was approved by an appropriate institution (the Ethical Committee of Gastroenterology of Hospital Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães). Conflict of Interest Statement The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. |
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ISSN: | 2341-4545 2387-1954 |
DOI: | 10.1159/000526060 |