Capillaria hepatica parasitism.
Capillaria hepatica is rarely encountered in humans, with fewer than 30 documented cases. The clinico-pathological features of capillaria hepatica infection, diagnosed on liver biopsy of a 6-year-old child are discussed. Pathologically, it is characterised by prominent granulomatous lesions in the liver surrounding the eggs, which on cursory examination may be confused with Schistosoma mansoni.
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Department of Pathology, Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay.
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D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy; D002195:Capillaria; D002648:Child; D017189:Enoplida Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008109:Liver Diseases, Parasitic / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010063:Ovum / Q000473:pathology