2021
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15499
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Incidental Diagnosis of Duodenal Giardiasis

Abstract: Giardia lamblia is a protozoan that results in the commonly diagnosed giardiasis. Due to its prevalence and incidence worldwide, it is essential to recognize the different presentations of giardiasis, routes of transmission, modalities of diagnosis, treatments, and complications. Diagnostic modalities have evolved over the years and can be achieved reliably through noninvasive stool testing. Endoscopic duodenal aspirate and biopsies can also be used; however, they yield lower sensitivity and specificity rates … Show more

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“…2 Incidental findings of this microorganism in duodenal biopsies have been described. 4,5 Current Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines do not recommend duodenal biopsy as a diagnostic option. 15 Although there are reports of BGH causing gastrointestinal bleeding, 16,17 the endoscopic findings and the laboratory workup made this unlikely in our patient.…”
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“…2 Incidental findings of this microorganism in duodenal biopsies have been described. 4,5 Current Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines do not recommend duodenal biopsy as a diagnostic option. 15 Although there are reports of BGH causing gastrointestinal bleeding, 16,17 the endoscopic findings and the laboratory workup made this unlikely in our patient.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 Incidental findings of this microorganism in duodenal biopsies have been described. 4,5 Current Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines do not recommend duodenal biopsy as a diagnostic option. 15…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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