Hepatic Toxocariasis with Atypical CT and MR Imaging Findings: a Case Report

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...

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Published in:Investigative magnetic resonance imaging 2018, Vol.22 (2), p.113-118
Main Authors: Shin, Hye Soo, Shin, Kyung Sook, Lee, Jeong Eun, Min, Ji Hye, You, Sun Kyoung, Shin, Byung Seok
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Language:Korean
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2384-1095
2384-1109