Case Report: Malignancy-mimicking imaging appearances of hepatic parasitic diseases
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By
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Chunyuan Luo
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Hualin Yan
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Yang Pu
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Yan Luo
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May 7, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Case Study: Imaging Characteristics of Hepatic Parasitic Infections Resembling Malignancies
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Individuals residing in historically endemic regions for Schistosoma japonicum, particularly in Southeast Asia. |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Add: Patient's history of residence in an endemic region for schistosomiasis.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Consider broadening differential diagnosis to include atypical parasitic infections when imaging and serological findings are discordant.
- Include serological testing for Schistosoma japonicum in suspected cases.
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Clarify that no antiparasitic therapy was administered postoperatively due to the patient's asymptomatic status and absence of schistosome eggs.
Clinical Best Practices
- Utilize a combination of imaging modalities for accurate diagnosis of focal liver lesions.
- Maintain a high index of suspicion for parasitic infections in endemic regions.
- Emphasize the importance of thorough patient history in guiding diagnosis.
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