Diphyllobothrium latum identified by capsule endoscopy--an unusual cause of iron-deficiency anemia

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2009 Jun;18(2):142.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / parasitology*
  • Animals
  • Anticestodal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Capsule Endoscopy*
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Diphyllobothriasis / diagnosis*
  • Diphyllobothriasis / parasitology
  • Diphyllobothrium / isolation & purification*
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iron / therapeutic use*
  • Jejunum / parasitology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Niclosamide / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticestodal Agents
  • Niclosamide
  • Iron