Hepatobiliary fascioliasis: clinical and radiologic features and endoscopic management
Sezgin, O.; Altintaş, E.; Dişibeyaz, Sçuk.; Saritaş, Uü.; Sahin, B.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 38(3): 285-291
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0192-0790 PMID: 15128078 Document Number: 582958
Fasciola hepatica is a zoonotic liver fluke that can cause disease in humans. Fascioliasis is an uncommon disease. We retrospectively analysed 9 cases of fascioliasis and reviewed the relevant literature. A high index of suspicion and specific ultrasonographic findings are very helpful in the diagnosis of the disease. However, serological studies and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography confirm the diagnosis. The disease has 2 stages: hepatic stage and biliary stage. While several drugs are used during the hepatic stage, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is particularly effective in the biliary stage.