Percutaneous cholangiography in the diagnosis of hepatic fascioliasis.
A case of hepatic fascioliasis is reported in which the diagnosis was made by direct visualization of the parasite by means of percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography. The peculiar radiological image should be included in the differential diagnosis of biliary tract pathology.
Condomines
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J
Reñe-Espinet
J M
JM
Espinos-Perez
J C
JC
Vilardell
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F
D002758:Cholangiography / Q000379:methods*; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000469:parasitology; D004640:Emetine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005210:Fasciola hepatica; D005211:Fascioliasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011677:Punctures; D012698:Serologic Tests
D004640:Emetine