Porocephalosis due to encysted Armillifer nymph presenting as an acute abdominal emergency: case report and review of literature

Ibinaiye, P.O.; Dauda, M.M.; Damisa, K.L.

Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 18(3): 217-219

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 1117-1936
PMID: 21909153
Document Number: 649983
A rare case of porocephalosis infection presenting with an acute abdominal emergency in a 60 year old Nigerian is presented. The characteristic radiologic appearance of Armillifer nymph is described, and clinical findings which may be caused by this parasite are reviewed. A brief review of the epidemiology of porocephalosis is also included.

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