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This report aims to emphasize the significance of identifying hepatic fascioliasis in patients showing non-typical liver-related symptoms.

April 27, 2026Open Access

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

This case highlights the importance of considering hepatic fascioliasis in patients with atypical hepatobiliary symptoms, especially in endemic regions. ERCP played a pivotal role in both diagnosis and management.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports

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Civil Hospital Karachi

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