title: Hepatic visceral larva migrans.
abstract: Visceral larva migrans (VLM) is a systemic manifestation of migration of second stage larvae of nematodes through the tissue of human viscera. It is not uncommon but is underdiagnosed in developing countries. The liver is the most common organ to be involved due to its portal venous blood supply. The imaging findings are subtle and differentiation from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), metastases, cystic mesenchymal hamartoma and granulomatous diseases is difficult. This case report highlights the imaging features of hepatic lesions of VLM along with clinical and laboratory data which help in clinching the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Pt BD Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Seema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rohilla
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Rohtas
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.forename: Dhara Ballabh
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Dhaulakhandi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007816:Larva Migrans, Visceral / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008109:Liver Diseases, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*