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Radiographic findings are variable, depending upon the stage and extent of infection; pulmonary infiltrates, when present, may be alveolar or interstitial, diffuse or focal, uni- or bilateral. Lung consolidation, occasional cavitation, and even abscess formation can also be found. Chest radiographs are explained by pulmonary migration of the parasites and by different types of bacterial super-infection, particularly gram-negative bacilli. | |||
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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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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
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
Radiographic findings are variable, depending upon the stage and extent of infection; pulmonary infiltrates, when present, may be alveolar or interstitial, diffuse or focal, uni- or bilateral. Lung consolidation, occasional cavitation, and even abscess formation can also be found. Chest radiographs are explained by pulmonary migration of the parasites and by different types of bacterial super-infection, particularly gram-negative bacilli.
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.