Hepatic Echinococcus granulosus infection complicated by echinococcal cholangitis and duodenitis: Computed tomography findings

摘要

A 36 year old Romanian presented to the NATO Role 3 multinational medical unit in Kandahar Afghanistan with 6 weeks of progressive epigastric pain, anorexia, and a 25 pound weight loss. He reported to the Kandahar Air Field 4 weeks prior to presentation, had no other recent travel, had remained within the confines of the facility, and had only eaten at the dining facilities on base. Due to operational security constraints, the patient was only able to disclose that he was raised and currently lived on a farm with many dogs, sheep, and other livestock in his home country. Further details regarding the location of his home could not be obtained.