Case 131. Paragonimus miyazakii infection of brain (36 y-o M)

　 　 　 　
　 Biopsy from the necrotizing brain lesion in a patient who ate Japanese freshwater crab (Geothelphusa dehaani) 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 At the periphery of necrotic lesion, a few ova, about 60 μm in length, are identified (HE, higher power). Ova are also seen in the subarachnoid space.