Focal eosinophilic infiltration of the liver, benign or malignant?

Abstract

Focal eosinophilic infiltration (FEI) of the liver shares imaging characteristics with malignant hepatic lesions but should be suspected when concomitantly observing eosinophilia. While in itself benign, the cause of FEI should be sought and treated.

Keywords: eosinophilia; fasciola hepatica; focal eosinophilic infiltration; schistosoma; strongyloides.