Cisticercosis hepática: a propósito de un caso y revisión de la literatura

Abstract

Hepatic cysticercosis is a quite rare parasitic disease consisting of hepatic involvement by the cysticercus, with few cases reported in the literature, none previously reported in Colombia. This infection is caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of the Taenia solium helminth. It is acquired by consuming the Tenia sppeggs found in undercooked food or water. In reported cases of hepatic cysticercosis, treatment is based primarily on the use of anthelmintics and occasionally surgery. We present the case of an older, indigenous patient who consulted for melena and abdominal pain. Hepatomegaly is found on physical examination. Diagnostic images suggested a differential diagnosis between hydatid cyst vs. cystadenoma / cystadenocarcinoma. Histopathological examination suggested compromise due to cysticercosis. The case of hepatic cysticercosis is reported, with highly suggestive histology and imaging findings quite unusual to those previously described in the literature