Imaging Findings of Hepatic Paragonimiasis: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Medical Science
; : 759-762, 2004.
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ABSTRACT
Hepatic paragonimiasis is a rare form of ectopic infestation caused by Paragonimus. We experienced a case of hepatic paragonimiasis that showed characteristic imaging findings. CT and MR images showed a cluster of small cysts with rim enhancement in the subcapsular area of the liver. This finding seems to be characteristic for hepatic paragonimiasis, considering imaging findings in paragonimiasis involving other organs.
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Assunto principal:
Paragonimíase
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Paragonimus westermani
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Fígado
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article