[CT diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis caused by schistosomiasis japonica].

Abstract

The CT findings of hepatic cirrhosis caused by schistosomiasis Japonica comprise in addition to common manifestations of cirrhosis, the peculiar septal and capsular calcifications resulting in a map-like appearance. In advanced cases, septal fibrotic scar retracts the surface of liver and forms shallow notches, giving rise to pseudolobulated contour. Carcinoma may complicate hepatic schistosomiasis japonica with cirrhosis, but large ova-nodule can mimic cancer on CT image.