Schistosomiasis – Epithelioid granuloma with giant cells

Pathology examination found in liver parenchyma a well delimited epithelioid granuloma, which is surrounded by a thin fibrous halo infiltrated by lymphocytes. The granuloma is centered by egg remains, characterized by a refringent wall. Into the egg, a hump of cells corresponds with a degenerated miracidium. Mind the eosinophil deposit which is due to the Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon.