[Hepatic fascioliasis. Resistance to praziquantel treatment and the radiological findings].
We report a case of hepatic fascioliasis. Fever and epigastric pain was the clinical presentation. We describe the features of the ultrasound and computed tomography examination. Symptoms were persistent after praziquantel treatment. Bithionol was effective and cured the patient.
Mora
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Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Severo Ochoa, Leganés, Madrid.
Gea
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Agud
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Rábago
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Vargas
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De Juana
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D000368:Aged; D001735:Bithionol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005211:Fascioliasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008109:Liver Diseases, Parasitic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography
D011223:Praziquantel; D001735:Bithionol
Fasciolasis hepática. Resistencia al tratamiento con praziquantel y hallazgos radiológicos.