Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni: ultrasound manifestations

Ultrasound (US) was performed in 103 patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni. The abnormal US findings are reported and correlated with the pathologic and anatomic characteristics. The main US findings are periportal fibrosis, left lobe hypertrophy, thickening of the wall of the gallblad...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 153; no. 3; p. 777
Main Authors Cerri, G G, Alves, V A, Magalhães, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1984
Subjects
Humans
Liver Diseases, Parasitic - diagnosis
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosomiasis - diagnosis
Splenic Diseases - diagnosis
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Ultrasound (US) was performed in 103 patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni. The abnormal US findings are reported and correlated with the pathologic and anatomic characteristics. The main US findings are periportal fibrosis, left lobe hypertrophy, thickening of the wall of the gallbladder, granulomas, splenic nodules, and widening of the portal vessel system. Frequent but nonspecific findings include splenomegaly and the presence of collateral vessels. Portal vein thrombosis was present in a few cases. It is concluded that US is a major tool in the diagnosis of this disease.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.153.3.6387793