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Radiographs can be useful investigations in the diagnosis of strongyloidiasis. A chest x-ray can reveal varying sizes of oval or round infiltrates ([[löffler's syndrome]]). Plain abdominal radiographs and contrast studies can reveal worm masses in bowel loops.<ref name="pmid17940124">{{cite journal |vauthors=Segarra-Newnham M |title=Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection |journal=Ann Pharmacother |volume=41 |issue=12 |pages=1992–2001 |year=2007 |pmid=17940124 |doi=10.1345/aph.1K302 |url=}}</ref> | Radiographs can be useful investigations in the diagnosis of strongyloidiasis. A chest x-ray can reveal varying sizes of oval or round infiltrates ([[löffler's syndrome]]). Plain abdominal radiographs and contrast studies can reveal worm masses in bowel loops.<ref name="pmid17940124">{{cite journal |vauthors=Segarra-Newnham M |title=Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection |journal=Ann Pharmacother |volume=41 |issue=12 |pages=1992–2001 |year=2007 |pmid=17940124 |doi=10.1345/aph.1K302 |url=}}</ref> | ||
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A chest x-ray can reveal varying sizes of oval or round infiltrates ([[löffler's syndrome]]). These infiltrates usually resolve spontaneously. Other findings include: | A chest x-ray can reveal varying sizes of oval or round infiltrates ([[löffler's syndrome]]). These infiltrates usually resolve spontaneously. Other findings include: | ||
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Overview
Radiographs can be useful investigations in the diagnosis of strongyloidiasis. A chest x-ray can reveal varying sizes of oval or round infiltrates (löffler's syndrome). Plain abdominal radiographs and contrast studies can reveal worm masses in bowel loops.[1]
X-ray
Chest X-ray
A chest x-ray can reveal varying sizes of oval or round infiltrates (löffler's syndrome). These infiltrates usually resolve spontaneously. Other findings include:
- Segmental or lobar opacities
- Pleural effusion
- Cavitations and abscesses
Abdominal X-ray
Plain abdominal radiographs and contrast studies can usually reveal:
- Worm masses in bowel loops
Other findings include:
- Ulcerations
- Strictures
- Intestinal narrowing due to strictures and fibrosis
References
- ↑ Segarra-Newnham M (2007). "Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection". Ann Pharmacother. 41 (12): 1992–2001. doi:10.1345/aph.1K302. PMID 17940124.