Focal spleen lesions in loiasis: A pilot study in Gabon.
Bayode R AdegbiteFederico G GobbiCristina MazziFabrice Beral M'BaidiguimAnita LumekaAndréa R O Obele NdongJean R EdoaYabo J HonkpéhèdjiJeannot F ZinsouJean C Dejon-AgobéRella Zoleko-ManegoMichael RamharterAyola A AdegnikaFrancesca TamarozziPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2024)
Transitory spleen macronodules are present in a small but consistent proportion of individuals with microfilaraemic loiasis, appearing a rather benign phenomenon in terms of impact on spleen morphology and function. Their occurrence should be taken into consideration to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment. Prevalence and significance of spleen micronodular ultrasound patterns in the general population would be also worth evaluating.