scholarly journals A 14 Years Hospital Based Study on Clinical and Morphological Spectrum of Hydatid Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (190) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilasma Ghartimagar ◽  
Arnab Ghosh ◽  
Manish Kiran Shrestha ◽  
OP Talwar ◽  
Brijesh Sathian

Introduction: Hydatid disease is endemic in sheep and cattle-raising areas worldwide. Its prevalence is high in Nepal. The study was carried out to determine the clinical, radiological and pathological presentations of hydatid disease.Methods: This was a retrospective study of all hydatid disease cases reported in Department of Pathology, from August 1996 to July 2010. All the clinical, radiological and pathological data were collected and collated. Results: A total of 51 cases of hydatidosis were studied. Patients presented with related symptoms in 47 cases, 92.16% with CI (84.78, 99.54) and asymptomatic in four cases, 7.84% with CI (0.46, 15.22). Involvement of liver and lung was found in 35 (68.63%) cases and 10 (19.61%) cases respectively. Involvement of other organs like kidney, pelvis and broad ligament were seen in 6 of the cases. Total 29 cases, 56.86% with CI (43.2, 70.46) had solitary cyst while rest of the cases had multiloculated cyst. All cases had radiological correlation and histopathological confirmation. Conclusions: Most cases presented with organ related vague symptoms, however it should be considered as a differential diagnosis especially in asymptomatic cases and cases with unusual sites. Imaging studies is useful in preoperative diagnosis and postoperative histopathology is confirmatory. A multicentric hospital based study will help to decrease the incidence._______________________________________________________________________________________Keywords: echinoccocus; hydatid cyst; hydatidosis.

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (190) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilasma Ghartimagar ◽  
Arnab Ghosh ◽  
Manish Kiran Shrestha ◽  
O P Talwar ◽  
Brijesh Sathian

Background and objective Hydatid disease is endemic in sheep and cattle-raising areas world wide. Its prevalence is high in Nepal. The study was carried out to determine the clinical, radiological and pathological presentations of hydatid disease.Method This was a retrospective study of all hydatid disease cases reported in Department of Pathology, from August 1996 to July 2010. All the clinical, radiological and pathological data were collected and collated.Result   A total of 51 cases of hydatidosis were studied. Patients presented with related symptoms in 47 cases, 92.16% with CI (84.78,99.54) and asymptomatic in 4 cases, 7.84% with CI (0.46, 15.22). Involvement of liver and lung was found in 35 cases (68.63%) and 10 cases (19.61%) respectively. Involvement of other organs like kidney, pelvis and broad ligament were seen in 6 of the cases.  29 cases, 56.86% with CI ( 43.2, 70.46) had solitary cyst while rest of the cases had multiloculated cyst. All cases had radiological correlation and histopathological confirmation. Conclusion Most cases presented with organ related vague symptoms, however it should be considered as a differential diagnosis especially in asymptomatic cases and cases with unusual sites. Imaging studies is useful in preoperative diagnosis and postoperative histopathology is confirmatory. A multi centric hospital based study will help to decrease the incidience.


2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Manoucher Aghajanzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Reza Asgary ◽  
Ali Alavi Foumani ◽  
Syrus Emir Alavi ◽  
Siamak Rimaz ◽  
...  

The aim of this retrospective study was to review pleural complications and results of surgical management of patient with hydatid disease. Between 2000 and 2010, 34 patients among 260 patients with hydatid disease, were diagnosed with pleural complications. Findings are presented in relative frequencies tables. The most common pleural complication was empyema in 9 patients. The most common procedure was cystotomy, evacuation and decortication in 25 patients. In endemic area, pleural complications of hydatid cyst should be considered for differential diagnosis. And because of higher morbidity and mortality, surgical treatment should be carried out before complications.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v8i4.10893


1978 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazem Abbassioun ◽  
Hamid Rahmat ◽  
Nosrat O. Ameli ◽  
Mansour Tafazoli

✓ From among 1500 patients who underwent computerized tomography (CT) during an 18-month period, five cases of hydatid disease of the brain were diagnosed. The preoperative diagnosis is of paramount importance as the cyst has to be removed unruptured. The CT features of this condition are practically pathognomonic. The authors discuss the CT findings in these cases and differential diagnosis with other cystic lesions of the brain. The help that this safe and sure method of investigation gives to attain preoperative diagnosis is emphasized.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Riju Dahal ◽  
Pritam Gurung ◽  
Sujat Dahal ◽  
Resha Shrestha ◽  
Samir Acharya ◽  
...  

Primary spinal hydatid cyst is a rare and uncommon entity but a significant manifestation of hydatid disease. Here, we report a case of primary extramural hydatid cyst of the sacral region causing cord compression. Pre-operative differential diagnosis was that of Tarlov cyst owing to the radiological appearance and location of the cyst. The diagnosis of hydatid cyst was established intra-operatively which was later confirmed by histopathology report. Hydatidcyst may not fall under differential diagnosis of extramural lesions of the spine due to its rarity but should be kept under high suspicion in endemic countries.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Mehdi Soufi ◽  
Ghizlane Kharrasse ◽  
Khanoussi wafae ◽  
Zahi Ismaili ◽  
Tijani El haroudi ◽  
...  

Liver is most commonly involved organ in hydatid cyst. Primary splenic hydatid cysts are rare; we report a case of an isolated giant hydatid cyst of spleen in a 17-year-old man. The diagnosis was confirmed by imaging findings and serology. Partial cystectomy was performed with success. In cystic lesions of spleen, hydatid cyst should be kept in patrician’s mind in the differential diagnosis. Although splenectomy is the gold standard for treating hydatid disease of the spleen, in young patient spleen-preserving surgery seems give good results.


2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahsin Erman ◽  
Metin Tuna ◽  
İskender Göçer ◽  
Faruk İldan ◽  
Mustafa Zeren ◽  
...  

Cerebral hydatidosis accounts for approximately 1 to 3% of all cases of hydatid disease. Generally, cerebral hydatid cysts are single lesions located in the watershed of the middle cerebral artery. Primary intracranial extracerebral hydatid cysts are extremely rare. Only 2% of hydatid cysts are localized in the skeleton, and of these 3 to 4% are found in the skull. The authors describe the case of a 10-year-old boy who was admitted to their clinic with headache and unilateral focal epileptic seizures. Computerized tomography scanning revealed a right parietal intraosseous hydatid cyst. A case of cranial intraosseous hydatid disease is presented, and the differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed in the light of literature.


2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelhalim El Ibrahimi ◽  
A. Ankouz ◽  
A. Daoudi ◽  
A. Elmrini

Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease produced by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatid disease of bone is rarely seen in humans and it has been reported in only 1-2% of cases of echinococcosis. We present a patient who developed hydatid disease of the left pelvic and femoral bones with cartilage destruction of the ipsilateral hip joint revealing a retroperitoneal location of hydatid cyst. Hydatid bone must be present in the differential diagnosis of chronic monoarthritis; the risk is to perform a total hip replacement in a septic environment.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 634-636
Author(s):  
Soma Datta ◽  
Abhijit Banerjee ◽  
Uma Banerjee

Hydatid disease caused by larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus usually affects lungs and liver of human and animals. Affection of subcutaneous tissue is rare; though not rarest but often clinically mistaken as neurofibroma or lipoma. Preoperative diagnosis is mandatory to avoid surgical contamination or future accidents. Two middle aged males presented with forearm nodules and one female presented with an arm nodule; all of which on needle aspiration cytology and wet smear examination provisionally diagnosed as hydatid cyst, later confirmed radiologically and surgically. Primary hydatid disease constitutes potentially serious differential diagnoses in subcutaneous swelling.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(4) 2016 p.634-636


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manouchehr Aghajanzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Ashoobi ◽  
Hossein Hemmati ◽  
Pirooz Samidoust ◽  
Mohammad Sadegh Esmaeili Delshad ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Hydatid cysts are fluid-filled sacs containing immature forms of parastic tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. The most prevalent and serious complication of hydatid disease is intrabiliary rupture, also known as cystobiliary fistulae. In this study, a sporadic case of biliary obstruction, cholangitis, and septicemia is described secondary to hydatid cyst rupture into the common bile duct and intraperitoneal cavity. Case presentation A 21-year-old Iranian man was admitted to the emergency ward with 5 days of serious sickness and a history of right upper quadrant abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, icterus, vomiting, and no appetite. In the physical examination, abdominal tenderness was detected in all four quadrants and in the scleral icterus. Abdominal ultrasound revealed intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary duct dilation. Gallbladder wall thickening was normal but was very dilated, and large unilocular intact hepatic cysts were detected in segment IV and another one segment II which had detached laminated membranes and was a ruptured or complicated liver cyst. Conclusion Intrabiliary perforation of the liver hydatid cyst is an infrequent event but has severe consequences. Therefore, when patients complain of abdominal pain, fever, peritonitis, decreased appetite, and jaundice, a differential diagnosis of hydatid disease needs to be taken into consideration. Early diagnosis of complications and aggressive treatments, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and surgery, are vital.


2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Mueller ◽  
Dieter C. Broering ◽  
Yogesh Vashist ◽  
Lutz Fischer ◽  
Christian Hillert ◽  
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