Chronic liver fluke disease with dyspepsia:a case report

BACKGROUND : Chronic liver fluke disease with dyspepsia is rarely seen clinically. In this study, we assessed the etio- logical factors, symptoms, physical signs and diadynamic methods in a case of chronic liver fluke disease with dys- pepsia. METHODS: Physical examination, laboratory studies, ul- trasonography and CT scan were performed before patho- gen examination. The eggs of fluke found with the inverted sedimentation method were also observed under a micros- copy. They were diagnosed as the eggs of Clonorchis sinen- sis. RESULTS: The patient was diagnosed as having chronic liver fluke disease, and his appetite recovered after three courses of treatment with praziquantel. CONCLUSION: Eating fresh fish and shrimp might cause liver fluke disease. The symptoms of this disease with dys- pepsia can be anorexia, abdominal distention, bellyache, and loose stools.