[Hepatic fascioliasis: the usefulness of CT and US]

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 1995 May;87(5):397-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present a case report of invasive hepatic fascioliasis. Ramified hypodense lesions with peripheral distribution were found in the CT-scan. These lesions disappeared after treatment with Bithionol. CT-scan plays an important role in the diagnosis of invasive fascioliasis whereas ultrasound is useful in the chronic phase. Both are helpful to evaluate response to treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bithionol / administration & dosage
  • Fascioliasis / diagnosis*
  • Fascioliasis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Bithionol