Sparganosis of the breast and lower extremities: sonographic appearance.
J Clin Ultrasound
; 42(7): 436-8, 2014 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-24633936
ABSTRACT
Sparganosis is a rare parasitic infection caused by larvae of the genus Spirometra. It can involve any part of the human body and usually manifests as a mass in various locations. We report a case of recurrent sparganosis in the breast and lower extremities. Our patient had recurrent subcutaneous masses in her breast and lower leg that showed characteristic ultrasonographic imaging findings of serpentine, tubular structures with surrounding increased echogenicity. These imaging findings are well correlated with pathologic findings. Worms were identified in resected specimens confirming sparganosis.
Mots clés
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Spirometra
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Région mammaire
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Maladies du sein
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Sparganose
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Échographie mammaire
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Membre inférieur
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limites:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Clin Ultrasound
Année:
2014
Type de document:
Article
Pays de publication:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA