This upper abdominal CT scan shows multiple cysts in the liver,
caused by dog tapeworm (echinococcus). Note the large circular cyst
(seen on the left side of the screen) and multiple smaller cysts
throughout the liver.
Review Date: 07/26/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
