2000
DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)09107-2
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A woman with ascites and abdominal masses

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“…The lungs were clear. There was ++ peripheral oedema' [6]; or 'There was a moderate amount of ascites…' [7] or 'There was slight oedema in both legs' [8]. Whilst such statements suggest a level of confidence and accuracy in the results of a physical examination, the reality is quite different.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The lungs were clear. There was ++ peripheral oedema' [6]; or 'There was a moderate amount of ascites…' [7] or 'There was slight oedema in both legs' [8]. Whilst such statements suggest a level of confidence and accuracy in the results of a physical examination, the reality is quite different.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An eosinophilia may be present and occurs in response to larval antigens. Occasionally, the diagnosis is made incidentally, when the nematode is spotted in the stool, on endoscopic examination, or is vomited up after general anesthetic (4,5). Treatment is with mebendazole 100 mg orally for 3 days or albendazole 400 mg by mouth as a single dose.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%