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Background
- AKA oriental liver fluke, found in Asia
- Transmitted by ingestion of infected, undercooked fish, crabs, or crayfish
- Infect liver, gallbladder, bile ducts
- Fluke can live in a person for 25-30 years if left untreated
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Cestodes (Tapeworms)
Trematodes (Flukes)
Nematodes (Roundworms)
Evaluation
- Definitive diagnosis made by identification of eggs and flukes in stool
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Krasinskas AM. Cholangiocarcinoma. Surg Pathol Clin. 2018;11(2):403–429.