| Literature DB >> 24250978 |
Saman Vegari1, Mehdi Ghaffarlou, Leila Davarimajd, Samad Ej Golzari.
Abstract
Leech infestation could be associated with wide range of complications including epistaxis, stridor, hemoptysis, globus sensation, hematemesis, and vaginal bleeding. In the present case report. , we introduce a case of leech infestation in a 41-year-old female presenting with chronic globus sensation, stridor, vomiting and dysphagia later diagnosed with leech infestation. Therefore, leech bites might be considered as a differential. Diagnosis of globus sensation in the endemic rural areas where in unhealthy water from natural sources is consumed without taking required hygienic precautions.Entities:
Keywords: Globus sensation; Leech; Stridor
Year: 2012 PMID: 24250978 PMCID: PMC3825345 DOI: 10.5681/jcvtr.2012.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cardiovasc Thorac Res ISSN: 2008-5117