Ultrasound in schistosomiasis mansoni.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
; 105(4): 479-84, 2010 Jul.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20721494
ABSTRACT
We reviewed ultrasound features in patients with schistosomiasis mansoni. The alterations that we observed in acute and hepatosplenic schistosomiasis are described. The advantages and disadvantages of using ultrasound patterns in the evaluation of liver fibrosis are discussed. Other diseases that are important in the differential diagnosis of schistosomal liver fibrosis are presented. Ultrasound is an effective and flexible diagnostic tool in the evaluation of a variety of diseases. It presents no harmful effects to patients, allowing non-invasive studies in hospitalized patients and in other facilities.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Splenic Diseases
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Schistosomiasis mansoni
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Liver Diseases, Parasitic
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil