Hepatobiliary fascioliasis: clinical and radiologic features and endoscopic management

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2004 Mar;38(3):285-91. doi: 10.1097/00004836-200403000-00017.

Abstract

Fasciola hepatica is a zoonotic liver fluke that can cause disease in humans. Fascioliasis is an uncommon disease. We retrospectively analyzed 9 cases of fascioliasis and reviewed the relevant literature. A high index of suspicion and specific ultrasonographic findings are very helpful in the diagnosis of the disease. However, serological studies and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography confirm the diagnosis. The disease has 2 stages: hepatic stage and biliary stage. While several drugs are used during the hepatic stage, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is particularly effective in the biliary stage.

MeSH terms

  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cholestasis / etiology
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Fascioliasis / diagnosis*
  • Fascioliasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Fascioliasis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Anthelmintics