Caecal-caecal intussusception caused by Trichuris trichiura in a young healthy adult

Kelvin K.W. To; Vincent C.C. Cheng; Ivan F.N. Hung; Bone S.F. Tang; Samson S.Y. Wong; Kwok Yung Yuen

doi:10.1080/00365540600606549

Caecal-caecal intussusception caused by Trichuris trichiura in a young healthy adult

Kelvin K.W. To, Vincent C.C. Cheng, Ivan F.N. Hung, Bone S.F. Tang, Samson S.Y. Wong, Kwok Yung Yuen

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Abstract

Trichuris trichiura is a worldwide problem affecting millions of people. We report an unusual case of intussusception caused by T. trichiura that mimics acute appendicitis. The literature on T. trichiura associated intussusception is reviewed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	813-815
Number of pages	3
Journal	Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume	38
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00365540600606549
Publication status	Published - Sept 2006
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

General Immunology and Microbiology
Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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Caecal-caecal intussusception caused by Trichuris trichiura in a young healthy adult

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