Svensk definition
Maskinfektion i levern orsakad av Echinococcus granulosus eller Echinococcus multilocularis.
Echinococcosis, Hepatic
Leverekinokockos
Engelsk definition
Liver disease caused by infections with parasitic tapeworms of the genus ECHINOCOCCUS, such as Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis. Ingested Echinococcus ova burrow into the intestinal mucosa. The larval migration to the liver via the PORTAL VEIN leads to watery vesicles (HYDATID CYST).
Svenska synonymer
Ekinokockos, lever
Engelska synonymer
Hepatic Echinococcosis — Hydatidosis, Hepatic — Hepatic Hydatidosis — Hydatid Cyst, Hepatic — Cyst, Hepatic Hydatid — Cysts, Hepatic Hydatid — Hepatic Hydatid Cyst — Hepatic Hydatid Cysts — Hydatid Cysts, Hepatic — Alveolar Echinococcosis, Hepatic — Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis — Echinococcosis, Hepatic Alveolar