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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Bilharzia, bilharziasis, blood fluke
Definitions
- Hepatic parasitic infestation by Schistosoma species causing periportal fibrosis and cirrhosis from deposition of eggs in small portal venules
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CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Lima LMSTB et al: Evaluation of hepatic fibrosis by elastography in patients with schistosomiasis mansoni. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 114(7):531-7, 2020
- Mamone G et al: Hepatic morphology abnormalities: beyond cirrhosis. Abdom Radiol (NY). 43(7):1612-26, 2018
- Lambertucci JR: Revisiting the concept of hepatosplenic schistosomiasis and its challenges using traditional and new tools. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 47(2):130-6, 2014
- Li Y et al: Severe hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: clinicopathologic study of 102 cases undergoing splenectomy. Hum Pathol. 42(1):111-9, 2011
- Silva CC et al: Schistosomiasis mansoni: ultrasound-evaluated hepatic fibrosis and serum concentrations of hyaluronic acid. Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 105(3):233-9, 2011
- Voieta I et al: Imaging techniques and histology in the evaluation of liver fibrosis in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni in Brazil: a comparative study. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 105(4):414-21, 2010
- Fung HS et al: Hepatic schistosomiasis. Hong Kong Med J. 15(1):75-6, 2009
- Horiuchi A et al: Hepatic ultrasound appearance and colonoscopic finding of schistosomiasis japonica. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 6(11):A24, 2008
- Mortele KJ et al: The infected liver: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 24(4):937-55, 2004
- Richter J et al: Ultrasound in tropical and parasitic diseases. Lancet. 362(9387):900-2, 2003
- Ross AG et al: Schistosomiasis. N Engl J Med. 346(16):1212-20, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Bilharzia, bilharziasis, blood fluke
Definitions
- Hepatic parasitic infestation by Schistosoma species causing periportal fibrosis and cirrhosis from deposition of eggs in small portal venules
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Lima LMSTB et al: Evaluation of hepatic fibrosis by elastography in patients with schistosomiasis mansoni. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 114(7):531-7, 2020
- Mamone G et al: Hepatic morphology abnormalities: beyond cirrhosis. Abdom Radiol (NY). 43(7):1612-26, 2018
- Lambertucci JR: Revisiting the concept of hepatosplenic schistosomiasis and its challenges using traditional and new tools. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 47(2):130-6, 2014
- Li Y et al: Severe hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: clinicopathologic study of 102 cases undergoing splenectomy. Hum Pathol. 42(1):111-9, 2011
- Silva CC et al: Schistosomiasis mansoni: ultrasound-evaluated hepatic fibrosis and serum concentrations of hyaluronic acid. Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 105(3):233-9, 2011
- Voieta I et al: Imaging techniques and histology in the evaluation of liver fibrosis in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni in Brazil: a comparative study. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 105(4):414-21, 2010
- Fung HS et al: Hepatic schistosomiasis. Hong Kong Med J. 15(1):75-6, 2009
- Horiuchi A et al: Hepatic ultrasound appearance and colonoscopic finding of schistosomiasis japonica. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 6(11):A24, 2008
- Mortele KJ et al: The infected liver: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 24(4):937-55, 2004
- Richter J et al: Ultrasound in tropical and parasitic diseases. Lancet. 362(9387):900-2, 2003
- Ross AG et al: Schistosomiasis. N Engl J Med. 346(16):1212-20, 2002
