Hydatid Disease : A Pictorial Review of Uncommon Locations

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Hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection caused primarily by the tapeworm parasite, Echinococcus granulosus. It is considered an endemic disease in the Mediterranean region.  In about 90% of cases, hydatid cysts are found in the liver and lungs; however, any other organ in the body may be affected, particularly in endemic areas. When encountering cystic lesions in these areas, the physician should always keep hydatid disease as a possible diagnosis in mind. To avoid life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock or pressure effect on vital organs, timely diagnosis, and proper management are critical. When a rare site is involved, hydatid disease should be diagnosed using a combination of serologic assays and imaging modalities such as ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These imaging modalities can also be used to determine the extent of the disease and assess possible complications. Here, we present a pictorial review of typical imaging manifestations of hydatid cysts in unusual sites. Being aware of these imaging features will assist physicians in making an accurate, timely diagnosis and subsequently, providing optimal management.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:48

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Iranian journal of medical sciences - 48(2023), 2 vom: 01. März, Seite 118-129

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Khalili, Nastaran [VerfasserIn]
Iranpour, Pooya [VerfasserIn]
Khalili, Neda [VerfasserIn]
Haseli, Sara [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Diagnostic imaging
Echinococcus granulosus
Journal Article
Magnetic resonance imaging
Review
Ultrasonography

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Date Completed 13.03.2023

Date Revised 12.05.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.30476/IJMS.2022.93123.2442

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM354011553