ABSTRACT

In this paper we reported a case of an 38-year-old man, in whom a taenia saginata was expelled through the mouth. This kind of expulsion is very rare. This case has been reported to emphasize the the differential diagnosis to be taken while handling the epigastria pain, nausea, and vomiting of patients with frequent admissions in the emergency department setting.

Keywords: Taeniasis, oral expulsion, emergency, vomiting