Imaging Findings of Hepatic Paragonimiasis: A Case Report.
10.3346/jkms.2004.19.5.759
- Author:
Eun A KIM
1
;
Seon Kwan JUHNG
;
Hye Won KIM
;
Gang Deuk KIM
;
Young Whan LEE
;
Hyang Jung CHO
;
Jong Jin WON
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. juhngsk@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Liver abscess;
Tomography, X-ray Computed;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Diagnostic Imaging;
Paragonimiasis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Liver/*parasitology/pathology/radiography;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Paragonimiasis/*pathology/*radiography;
*Paragonimus westermani;
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2004;19(5):759-762
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hepatic paragonimiasis is a rare form of ectopic infestation caused by Paragonimus. We experienced a case of hepatic paragonimiasis that showed characteristic imaging findings. CT and MR images showed a cluster of small cysts with rim enhancement in the subcapsular area of the liver. This finding seems to be characteristic for hepatic paragonimiasis, considering imaging findings in paragonimiasis involving other organs.
