Re-understanding of Liver Cirrhosis Induced by Schistosomiasis Japonica
- VernacularTitle:对日本血吸虫病肝硬化的再认识
- Author:
Wucheng ZHANG
;
Yafei MAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistotomiasis;
Liver fibrosis;
Cirrhosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases
1997;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Whether the hepatic pipestem fibrosis induced by schistosomiasis japonica can result in cirrhosis,confusion exists among parasitologists in China.Evidence from national and international pathologists and clinicians confirmed that the pipestem fibrosis could develop into cirrhosis undoubtedly.Owing to different pathogenic causes,the characters of cirrhosis are different.To re-understand cirrhosis induced by schistosomiasis japonica is of significance for the diagnosis and treatment of the advanced patient.
