| Literature DB >> 15483359 |
Eun-A Kim1, Seon-Kwan Juhng, Hye Won Kim, Gang Deuk Kim, Young Whan Lee, Hyang Jung Cho, Jong Jin Won.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15483359 PMCID: PMC2816346 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2004.19.5.759
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Korean Med Sci ISSN: 1011-8934 Impact factor: 2.153