The role of diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology in liver schistosomiasis: A case report of advanced disease

Schistosomiasis is a neglected disease caused by trematode worms, affecting multiple target organs (predominantly the liver and urinary system) and presenting in wide spectrum including both acute and chronic forms; potential risks include liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, urinary tract obstruction, hydronephrosis, bladder cancer and reproductive tract disease. Diagnosis is mainly based on the evidence of infestation by parasitological,...