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From: Visceral larva migrans associated with earthworm and gecko ingestion: a case report

Figure 2

The evolution of liver pathology throughout the anthelmintic therapies. (A) Marked edema of hepatocytes, local necrosis, sinusoidal hemorrhage and heavy eosinophil leukocyte infiltration in portal areas were observed before therapy. (B) The repeated liver biopsy showed spot necrosis and partial cholestasis with some neutrophil and eosinophil leucocyte infiltration in the portal space after the first therapy. (C) The third liver biopsy showed hepatocyte edema accompanied by mild neutrophil and eosinophil leukocyte infiltration in the portal space. Hematoxylin and eosin stain × 400.

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