Schistosomiasis: histopathology of the liver

Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni: histopathology of the liver This is a medium power view of an active Schistosoma mansoni infection of the liver. There are two granulomas with concentric rings of fibrosis, and the portal tracts are increased in size due to progressive fibrosis. van Gieson stain. This stain colours fibrous connective tissue red.