Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection: Sequential changes of gastrointestinal radiology after treatment with thiabendazole

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Abstract
Sequential changes of gastrointestinal radiology are described in a case ofStrongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection. Duodenal dilatation, reflux of barium into the biliary and pancreatic duct, and mucosal thickening of the small intestine were the striking features before treatment. Although treatment with thiabendazole led to rapid and complete clearance of rhabditiform larvae, some abnormal radiologic changes in the small intestine persisted for approximately 4 months before the mucosal pattern reverted to normal.