Fasciola Hepatica in Explanted Cirrhotic Liver of a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: An Accidental Finding
| Author | Elham Nazar | en |
| Author | Farid Azmoudeh-Ardalan | en |
| Author | Iraj Mobedi | en |
| Author | Seyed Habiballah Dashti | en |
| Author | Faeze Salahshour | en |
| Author | Zahra Ahmadinejad | en |
| Orcid | Elham Nazar [0000-0001-6182-3893] | en |
| Orcid | Farid Azmoudeh-Ardalan [0000-0003-4701-0532] | en |
| Orcid | Faeze Salahshour [0000-0002-0342-0006] | en |
| Orcid | Zahra Ahmadinejad [0000-0002-0753-7084] | en |
| Issued Date | 2017-11-30 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction: Fasciola hepatica infection is frequently asymptomatic and may be neglected. However, severe conditions may be symptomatic due to stimulatory effects of the liver fluke in the liver. Case Presentation: The present report describes a rare case of fascioliasis accidentally discovered in the explanted liver of a patient with cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Conclusions: Liver fluke infection may occur in cirrhotic livers. Thus, minute evaluation of liver explants for possible parasitic infestations including F. hepatica is suggested, particularly in endemic areas. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/hepatmon.61214 | en |
| Keyword | Liver | en |
| Keyword | Fibrosis | en |
| Keyword | Transplantation | en |
| Keyword | Hepatitis B | en |
| Keyword | <i>Fasciola Hepatica</i> | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Fasciola Hepatica in Explanted Cirrhotic Liver of a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: An Accidental Finding | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |