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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-10 | Issue-11
A Rare Case of Hepatic Visceral Larva Migrans
Dr. Ravinandan Kumar, Dr. Sundareshan G, Dr. Sushmitha Y, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Sah, Dr. Neha Pandey, Dr. Udit Chauhan
Published: Nov. 29, 2022 | 139 179
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2022.v10i11.020
Pages: 1147-1150
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Abstract
A systemic manifestation of nematode second-stage larvae migrating through the tissue of human viscera is termed visceral larva migrans (VLM). Although frequent, it is underdiagnosed in developing nations. Due to its portal venous blood supply, the liver is the organ that is affected the most frequently. The imaging results are subtle, making it challenging to distinguish them from granulomatous disorders, metastases, cystic mesenchymal hamartomas, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This case report includes clinical and laboratory information that aids in the diagnosis as well as imaging characteristics of hepatic lesions of VLM. It presents as coalescing and or conglomerated lesion(s) in the liver on imaging.