Which of the following infection resembles malignancy -: (A) Echinococcus granulosus, (B) E. Multilocularis, (C) E. Vogeli, (D) E. Oligahus
Answer is B. most commonly affected organ is liver . The multilocular infiltrating lesions appears like a grossly invasive growth which may be mistaken as a malignant tumour.It may also metastasise to other body pas such as lungs ,brain and mediastinum Ref :panikers textbook of Medical parasitology 8th edition page: 136)