Computed tomography of hepatic fascioliasis

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1987 Mar-Apr;11(2):269-72. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198703000-00014.

Abstract

In seven patients with active fascioliasis of the liver, CT revealed nodular intrahepatic lesions of diminished attenuation, as well as peripheral branching formations. Computed tomography was negative in a single patient with quiescent disease. Computed tomography can be a useful tool for the diagnosis of this disease during the invasive period and also to evaluate response of patients to medical treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Fasciola hepatica
  • Fascioliasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fascioliasis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*