Abstract
Capillaria hepatica is rarely encountered in humans, with fewer than 30 documented cases. The clinico-pathological features of capillaria hepatica infection, diagnosed on liver biopsy of a 6-year-old child are discussed. Pathologically, it is characterised by prominent granulomatous lesions in the liver surrounding the eggs, which on cursory examination may be confused withSchistosoma mansoni.
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Govil, H., Desai, M. Capillaria hepatica parasitism. Indian J Pediatr 63, 698–700 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02730826
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