Hepatic Toxocariasis with Atypical CT and MR Imaging Findings: a Case Report
Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
; : 113-118, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Hepatic toxocariasis is a type of visceral larva migrans caused by the migration of second-stage larvae of certain nematodes such as Toxocara canis to the liver. Histologically, the condition is characterized by granulomatous lesions containing eosinophils and inflammatory cells. We report a case of hepatic toxocariasis with atypical clinical and radiologic findings presenting as distinct, solitary hepatic nodule detected in a middle-aged woman.
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Assunto principal:
Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Larva Migrans Visceral
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Toxocaríase
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Toxocara canis
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Eosinófilos
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Larva
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Fígado
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article