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Insights into Imaging
Fig. 2 | Insights into Imaging

Fig. 2

From: Role of the radiologist in the diagnosis and management of the two forms of hepatic echinococcosis

Fig. 2

Role of imaging in the positive diagnosis of CE and AE. †First-line tests generally comprise EgHF-ELISA or indirect hemagglutination. The confirmation test in combination with the Em2-and rec-Em18-ELISA enables diagnosis with sensitivity of almost 100%. ‡ Western blotting is the more specific test, used as a confirmatory test in addition to ELISA and IHA (sensitivity varies according to CE stage)

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