Trichuris Trichiura (whipworm) (4 of 5)

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Case description

Endoscopic parasite extraction and medical treatment was performed. One of the worm was taken with the biopsy forceps, see below the sequences of video clips and pictures of this whipworm. Eosinophilia is uncommon; however, when present, it ranges from 5-20%.

tags: colonoscopy parasite Trichuris trichiura whipworm cecum

related terms: caecum

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