Features of the echostructure of the abdominal organs in children with ascariasis

Abstract

Ascaridosis is a common parasitic infection among children that can cause various complica-tions. The aim of the study was to determine the condition of the abdominal organs according to ul-trasound diagnostics in children with a confi rmed diagnosis of ascariasis. 45 children with ascariasis and 35 children of the control group were examined. It was determined that in most cases in the group with ascariasis the following changes are recorded: an increase in the “brightness” of the liver texture, an increase in the size of mesenteric lymph nodes, and the presence of a gastroesophageal refl ux.