The Liver's hidden foe: A case study on Human Fasciolasis

肝脏的隐形敌人:以人类肝片吸虫病为例

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Abstract

Human fascioliasis, caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciolagigantica, is a neglected tropical disease of increasing public health significance. Reported cases are rare, with only one serologically confirmed instance in Ethiopia to date. We present the case of a male patient in his late twenties, without identified risk factors, who presented with bilateral upper quadrant pain persisting for a year and a history of repeated treatment for H. pylori gastritis. Initial ultrasound findings prompted further investigation with abdominal CT, contrast-enhanced MRI, and MRCP, leading to a diagnostic shift confirmed by a positive enzyme-linked assay for Fasciola hepatica. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and the critical role of radiological imaging-ultrasound, CT, and MRIin identifying key features such as biliary dilation and parenchymal abnormalities, crucial for early detection and effective management of human fascioliasis.

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