Vol. 36 No. 1 (2019): February
Clinical Case

Duodenal obstruction by Strongyloides stercoralis, an unusual complication

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  • Fernando Soto-Febres,
  • Giancarlo Pérez-Lazo,
  • Walter Anicama,
  • Julio Maquera-Afaray
Fernando Soto-Febres
Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen - EsSALUD
Giancarlo Pérez-Lazo
Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen - EsSALUD
Walter Anicama
Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen - EsSALUD
Julio Maquera-Afaray
Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño San Borja; Universidad Privada de Tacna

Published 2019-04-05

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Soto-Febres F, Pérez-Lazo G, Anicama W, Maquera-Afaray J. Duodenal obstruction by Strongyloides stercoralis, an unusual complication. Rev. Chilena. Infectol. [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 5 [cited 2026 Jan. 16];36(1). Available from: https://mail.revinf.cl/index.php/revinf/article/view/391

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Abstract

Strongyloidiasis is a neglected disease in Latin America. Gastrointestinal manifestations are nonspecific and duodenal obstruction is a rare complication. Here we present the case of a 31-year-old male from the central jungle of Peru, admitted due to a high intestinal obstruction, with duodenal ulcers and stenosis evidenced in the upper endoscopy. The histopathological report revealed presence of larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis. Clinical and endoscopic follow up were favorable with ivermectin treatment. There are near 20 reported cases of duodenal obstruction due to S. stercoralis. Additionally, infection by HTLV-1 was confirmed, being this a frequent association.
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