Hossack J, Ricketts P, Te HS, Hart J
A case of adult hepatic toxocariasis. [JOURNAL ARTICLE]
Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 May 6.
Background A 56-year-old female presented to the emergency room with a 2-week history of fevers, chills and right upper quadrant pain. She had no sick contacts, had not traveled recently and denied high-risk sexual behavior. The patient had adopted a stray cat 1 month before presentation.Investigations Physical examination; laboratory tests (including complete blood count with differential, complete metabolic panel including liver enzymes, and serum Toxocara serology); chest and abdominal CT scans; and percutaneous liver biopsy.Diagnosis Toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans).Management Supportive care and antihelmintic agents.
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