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Human fascioliasis presenting as liver abscess: clinical characteristics and management.

Apinya LeerapunSiripa PuasripunPhuripong KijdamrongthumSatawat Thongsawat
Published in: Hepatology international (2021)
Human fascioliasis presents with a wide clinical spectrum; therefore, a high index of suspicion is required to establish a correct diagnosis. Clinicians need to be aware of hepatic fascioliasis when patients in such endemic areas present as hypereosinophilia and typical liver imaging. Prompt specific treatments will contribute towards a satisfactory outcome in patients.
Keyphrases
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  • endothelial cells
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • palliative care
  • mass spectrometry
  • rare case