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Fasciola Hepatica in Explanted Cirrhotic Liver of a Patient With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: An Accidental Finding Publisher



Nazar E1 ; Azmoudehardalan F2 ; Mobedi I3 ; Dashti SH4 ; Salahshour F5 ; Ahmadinejad Z6
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  1. 1. Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Liver Transplantation Research Center, Department of Pathology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Parasitology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Infectious Disease, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Hepatitis Monthly Published:2017


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. © 2017, Author(s).