Imaging Findings of Hepatic Paragonimiasis: A Case Report

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 se...

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Autores principales: Kim, Eun-A, Juhng, Seon-Kwan, Kim, Hye Won, Kim, Gang Deuk, Lee, Young Whan, Cho, Hyang Jung, Won, Jong Jin
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences 2004
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2816346/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15483359
http://dx.doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2004.19.5.759
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Sumario: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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