CT Diagnosis of Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis
- VernacularTitle:肝泡型包虫病的CT诊断
- Author:
Ligong MA
;
Wenfang LI
;
Qingxiang ZHANG
;
Haihua BAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;17(4):279-280
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the CT features and pathologic basis of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis. Methods Total 19 cases were confirmed by ELISA and IHA of antibody of echinococcosis. A part of them were confirmed by pathalogy. Results The main features of the disease were irregular,obscure contour and heterogeneous density with mainly hypodense in the liver. Almost of all accompanied with calcification. The calcification was showed some certainly signification. No contrast enhancement was observed within the lesions after administration of intravenous contrast medium. There were three type of this disease based on CT features including map type, halo type and pseudocystic type. Conclusion CT scanning has value of not only for diagnosis of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis but also useful to display each complications and metastasis.
