A typical presentation of a parasitic infestation mimicking a metastatic carcinoma

Aust N Z J Surg. 1994 Aug;64(8):572-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1994.tb02290.x.

Abstract

A case of ectopic filarial infestation mimicking metastatic oesophageal carcinoma is presented. The clinical implications, pathologic features and pathogenesis of this atypical presentation are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / secondary
  • Cardia / parasitology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Filariasis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis / pathology
  • Stomach Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Diseases / parasitology
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / secondary