Strongyloidiasis Infection As the Cause of Pancreatitis

Abstract

Strongyloidiasis is endemic to socioeconomically disadvantaged tropics and subtropics, primarily as an asymptomatic carriage. It is seen in developed nations among the underprivileged. We describe a case of an Asian immigrant with eosinophilia, common bile duct stricture, cholangitis, and pancreatitis with Strongyloides spp. found on duodenal biopsy in the setting of steroid exposure.

Keywords: ivermectin; pancreatitis; peripheral eosinophilia; strongyloides; whipple's procedure.