Gallbladder perforation due to biliary ascariasis: A case report

Abstract Introduction: Biliary ascariasis is a rare complication of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation, often leading to biliary obstruction and cholangitis. Gallbladder perforation secondary to biliary ascariasis is exceedingly uncommon. Case presentation: A 28-year-old female farmer from a rural area presented with a one-year history of intermittent right upper quadrant pain, worsened by fatty meals. Her symptoms progressed a week before presentation to include fever, jaundice, dark urine, and pruritus. Examination revealed a positive Murphy sign and jaundice, with laboratory results showing