Radiological manifestations of liver and gastrointestinal parasitic infections

There is a wide variation in the prevalence of parasitic diseases in different countries, particularly in the Tropics. The clinical status of affected patients varies from normal to severe ill health. Radiology has acquired a major role in the diagnosis and, in some instances, the management of a significant variety of parasitic infections. Plain films, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, together with the help of clinical and laboratory tests, can reach a diagnosis with a high percentage of accuracy.