Imaging Findings of Splenic Paragonimiasis: Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography

Yang Shin Park, Chang Hee Lee, Kyeong Ah Kim, Cheol Min Park

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Abstract

Splenic paragonimiasis is a very rare form of ectopic infestation caused by Paragonimus. We report a case of paragonimiasis presenting as splenic mass. Dynamic contrast-enhanced sonography revealed a hypoechoic mass consisting of multiple clustered cysts with persistently minimal enhancement of the wall in the spleen. This finding appears to be characteristic for splenic paragonimiasis and ectopic paragonimiasis should be included in the differential diagnosis of splenic mass.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-38
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Medical Ultrasound
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Mar
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Contrast-enhanced sonography
  • Paragonimiasis
  • Spleen

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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