The uninvited guest: live fasciola hepatica as a cause of obstructive jaundice—a case report

Key Points

• This report aims to emphasize the significance of identifying hepatic fascioliasis in patients showing non-typical liver-related symptoms.
• Case analysis of a patient with obstructive jaundice
• Utilization of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for diagnosis and treatment
• ERCP successfully identified and managed the cause of jaundice
• The case underlines the need for awareness of fascioliasis in endemic areas

Abstract