| Turtleback liver on CT and ultrasound: Schistosoma japonica revisited. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2113378 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Schistosomiasis in its many forms still presents a major public health challenge. Its tendency to cause dystrophic calcification makes it ideal for radiologic study. With population movement the disease may be encountered in unexpected countries especially with the sensitivity of CT to the presence of calcium. S. japonica produces pathognomonic "turtleback" calcification in the liver, in association with hepatic fibrosis but not necessarily cirrhosis. This paper illustrates a classic case and reviews the literature. |
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Authors:
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L E Albertyn; B S Ganguly; J E Cooper; S Fataar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australasian radiology Volume: 34 ISSN: 0004-8461 ISO Abbreviation: Australas Radiol Publication Date: 1990 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-07-23 Completed Date: 1990-07-23 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0047441 Medline TA: Australas Radiol Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 78-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Calcinosis Female Humans Liver / pathology*, radiography Liver Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis*, radiography Schistosomiasis japonica / diagnosis*, radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography |
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