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Hepatic eosinophilic pseudotumor due to infection mimicking intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: A case report.
World J Hepatol
January 2025
Department of Surgery, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh 07000, Viet Nam.
Background: Hepatic eosinophilic pseudotumor (HEPT) is a rare condition that mimics malignant hepatic tumors, posing significant diagnostic challenges. This case report highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections like () in the differential diagnosis of hepatic masses, especially in endemic regions, to prevent unnecessary interventions.
Case Summary: A 40-year-old female presented with a 1-month history of epigastric pain and significant weight loss.
Human Fascioliasis in Portugal: A Case Report.
Cureus
November 2024
Internal Medicine, Hospital Conde de Bertiandos, Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Ponte de Lima, PRT.
Fascioliasis is a zoonotic disease that may affect humans as incidental hosts after the ingestion of contaminated water or aquatic plants. Despite the non-specificity of its signs and symptoms, a triad of abdominal pain, fever, and peripheral eosinophilia should increase suspicion. The diagnosis of fascioliasis can be particularly difficult in non-endemic countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffective Control of Parasitic Diseases through Local Narratives: Lessons from Thailand and Laos.
Discov Med
December 2024
Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, University of Rome Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy.
In recent decades, technological advancements and scientific progress have significantly improved disease control strategies. However, the exclusive focus on these aspects often overlooks the crucial role of social and cultural factors. Local narratives, reflecting community traditions and beliefs, offer valuable insights that can influence the success of public health interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFirst report and molecular characterisation of an adult liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in a brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Türkiye.
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
November 2024
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Firat, 23119, Elazig, Türkiye.
Article Synopsis
- Fascioliasis, a disease caused by the parasite Fasciola hepatica, affects livestock, wildlife, and humans worldwide and can lead to significant health issues.* -
- This study focused on identifying a Fasciola isolate from a brown bear by examining internal organs, where the parasite was found in the bile ducts and confirmed as F. hepatica through morphological analysis.* -
- The research included DNA analysis, where a specific mitochondrial gene was amplified and sequenced, ultimately marking it as the first report of F. hepatica in brown bears and detailing its molecular characteristics.*
Multiple Liver and Jejunal Abscesses Due to Fasciola Flat Worm: An Uncommon Case Report from Iran.
Acta Parasitol
December 2024
Iranian National Registry Centre for Lophomoniasis and Toxoplasmosis, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, P.O Box: 48166-33131, Sari, Iran.
Article Synopsis
- Fascioliasis, caused by the Fasciola spp. trematode, affects millions worldwide and can lead to liver abscesses as a rare complication.
- A 29-year-old male presented with worsening abdominal pain, significant weight loss, and eosinophilia; diagnostic tests confirmed multiple eosinophilic granulomatous abscesses linked to Fasciola infection.
- Recognizing fascioliasis early in cases of liver abscesses can prevent unnecessary procedures and facilitate timely treatment for better patient outcomes.
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