Ectopic peritoneal paragonimiasis mimicking tuberculous peritonitis: A care reportopen access
- Authors
- Choi, Jung Woo; Lee, Chang Min; Kim, Seong Je; Hah, Se In; Kwak, Ji Yoon; Cho, Hyun Chin; Ha, Chang Yoon; Jung, Woon Tae; Lee, Ok Jae
- Issue Date
- 6-Jun-2022
- Publisher
- BAISHIDENG PUBLISHING GROUP INC
- Keywords
- Differential diagnoses; Intraperitoneal abscess; Paragonimiasis; Paragonimus westermani; Peritonitis; Tuberculosis; Case report
- Citation
- WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES, v.10, no.16, pp 5359 - 5364
- Pages
- 6
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
- Volume
- 10
- Number
- 16
- Start Page
- 5359
- End Page
- 5364
- URI
- https://scholarworks.gnu.ac.kr/handle/sw.gnu/1176
- DOI
- 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i16.5359
- ISSN
- 2307-8960
- Abstract
- BACKGROUND The most common site of paragonimiasis is in the lungs. The migratory route passes through the duodenal wall, peritoneum, and diaphragm to the lungs; thus, the thoracic cavity and central nervous system, as well as the liver, intestine, and abdominal cavity may be involved. Here, we present a case of intraperitoneal paragonimiasis without other organ involvement, mimicking tuberculous peritonitis. CASE SUMMARY A 57-year-old man presented with recurrent abdominal pain for 4 wk. Physical examination revealed tenderness in the right lower quadrant. Laboratory findings showed complete blood counts within the normal range without eosinophilia. Multiple reactive lymph nodes and diffuse peritoneal infiltration were noted on abdominal computed tomography (CT). There were no abnormalities on chest CT or colonoscopy. Intraoperative findings of diagnostic laparoscopy for the differential diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis and peritoneal carcinomatosis included multiple small whitish nodules and an abscess in the peritoneum. Pathological reports confirmed the presence of numerous eggs of Paragonimus westermani (P. westermani). A postoperative serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed P. westermani positivity. Persistent and repetitive history-taking led him to retrospectively recall the consumption of freshwater crab. After 3 d of treatment with praziquantel (1800 mg; 25 mg/kg), he recovered from all symptoms. CONCLUSION In patients who require diagnostic laparoscopy for the differential diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis and peritoneal carcinomatosis, repetitive history-taking and preoperative serologic antibody tests against Paragonimus may be helpful in diagnosing intraperitoneal paragonimiasis without other organ involvement.
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