"Routine Surgery Reveals Parasitic Worm Infestation in Man's Abdomen"
During a routine surgery to remove a tumor for colon cancer treatment, doctors in China discovered live parasitic worms, identified as Clonorchis sinensis, in a 70-year-old man's biliary tract. The worms were removed, and the patient was prescribed antiparasitic drugs and began chemotherapy for his cancer. Clonorchis sinensis, which can be contracted by eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish or shrimp, can live in the body for up to 30 years if untreated, potentially causing serious health issues.