Gall bladder Ascariasis: A rare entity

Abstract

Gall bladder ascariasis is a rare entity. The causative organism for gall bladder ascariasis is Ascaris lumbricoides It usually presents as acute acalculous cholecystitis. Conservative management with anti-helminthic drugs is preferred while sometimes the patient may need surgical intervention.

Keywords

• All bladder ascariasis
• Ascaris lumbricoides
• Biliary colic