Visceral larva migrans.
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چکیده
We present a case of visceral larva migrans which came as a complete histologic surprise. The patient was operated as a case of chronic cholecystitis and was found at operation to have multiple hepatic nodules. A cholecystectomy with a biopsy of the liver nodule was performed. Histopathologically a diagnosis of visceral larva migrans was made. To our knowledge this is the first case report of the disorder from India. A discussion based on the review of literature is presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista chilena de pediatria
دوره 54 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983