Case 56. Echinococcosis, multilocular (36 y-o F)

       
 
Surgical specimen of multicystic liver lesions in a Hokkaido resident
 
       

 

  The lamellated cyst wall is strongly PAS-positive. Identification of PAS-reactive lamellated material can be the clue for the histopathologic diagnosis of multilocular echinococcosis.