Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode helminth endemic to tropical and subtropical regions. Strongyloidiasis can manifest with varied clinical symptoms, predominantly gastrointestinal. Duodenal obstruction is an uncommon manifestation. We report such a patient with underlying Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection.
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