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Özet |
Fascioliasis refers to a zoonosis caused by Fasciola hepatica, a trematode infecting herbivores, but also occurs in humans who ingest the metacercaria found in fresh water plants. Infection in humans is common in developing countries and is also not uncommon in Europe. Diagnosis of this infection is difficult, as the history and symptoms are nonspecific and stool analysis for eggs is negative until the disease is in an advanced state by when the parasite has reached the biliary system. The clinical course consists of two phases; first a hepatic parenchymal phase in which immature larvae invade the liver parenchyma, followed by a ductal phase characterized by the excretion of larvae into the bile ducts. Parenchymal Phase: Ultrasonography (US) findings are nonspecific in this early phase. Computerized tomography (CT) may demonstrate subcapsular low attenuation regions in the liver. Magnetic Resonance … |
Anahtar Kelimeler |
Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
Makale Alt Türü | Diğer hakemli uluslarası dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale |
Dergi Adı | Journal of Clinical Imaging Science |
Dergi ISSN | 2156-7514 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi |
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | PMC stations |
Makale Dili | İngilizce |
Basım Tarihi | 01-2012 |
Cilt No | 2 |
Sayı | 1 |
Sayfalar | 2 / |
Doi Numarası | 10.4103/2156-7514.92372 |
Makale Linki | http://www.clinicalimagingscience.org/text.asp?2012/2/1/2/92372 |