Nematode infection of the liver mimicking metastasis of malignant melanoma

Abstract

Roundworm-infections of the liver can present as lesions suspicious of being malignant. Therefore, along with e.g. microhamartoma, microabscesses and hepatocellular carcinoma, infestation with nematodes should be taken into consideration.

Paraoxonase‐1 activity is related to Trichinella spiralis‐induced hepatitis in rats

“…The liver filters out potentially immunogenic material in portal blood before entering the systemic circulation. Against continuous exposures of harmless and harmful substances, the liver discriminates them effectively and generates appropriate immune responses [2,3]. Failure can alter immune response and often resulting in tissue damage [4].…”

Helminthic infections mimicking malignancy: a review of published case reports

“…However, diagnosis of helminthic infection was reported for some patients [6,20,23] based on histology studies from tissue samples obtained during surgery for perceived malignancy. Invasive procedures and investigations can probably be avoided in some cases by considering helminthic infections early.…”