Case report: hepatic ultrasound findings in a case of toxocariasis

Clin Radiol. 1992 Aug;46(2):135-6. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)80321-6.

Abstract

Multiple hypoechoic areas within the liver may be caused by a large variety of disorders. We report a case of Toxocara infestation which produced such an appearance within the liver of an 18-month-old child. We believe that this is the first report of Toxocara granulomata detected by ultrasound, and suggest that ultrasound examination may provide a useful diagnostic clue to this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Diseases, Parasitic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Toxocariasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography