Role of elevated eosinophil cationic protein in the diagnosis of anisakiasis

Authors

  • Alicia Romero-Calvo Internal Medicine Service, León University Hospital Complex, León, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9583-7549
  • Pablo Ortiz de Urbina-Fernández Internal Medicine Service, León University Hospital Complex, León, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0624-5752
  • Ángela Crespo-Rubio Internal Medicine Department, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
  • Lara Victoria Calvo-Rubio Internal Medicine Service, León University Hospital Complex, León, Spain
  • Luis Antonio Marcos-Martínez Internal Medicine Service, León University Hospital Complex, León, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4256-9089

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a10n2a5

Keywords:

anisakiasis, eosinophil cationic protein

Abstract

Anisakiasis is a zoonosis that is acquired after the ingestion of contamined raw or undercooked fish. The clinical course, of varying severity, can be allergic and/or digestive. A definitive diagnosis requires direct visualization of the larvae by endoscopy or in biopsies of surgical specimens. In the absence of the latter, the diagnosis is based on the epidemiological history, clinical and radiological findings and serology. An elevated eosinophil cationic protein could support the diagnosis. We present a case of extensive intestinal anisakiasis that initially manifested as septic shock.

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Published

2025-08-26

How to Cite

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Romero-Calvo A, Ortiz de Urbina-Fernández P, Crespo-Rubio Ángela, Calvo-Rubio LV, Marcos-Martínez LA. Role of elevated eosinophil cationic protein in the diagnosis of anisakiasis. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 26 [cited 2025 Sep. 1];10(2):54-6. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/1161

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