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"Primary omental hydatid cyst": a rare entity.
Shailesh Sable1, Jyoti Mehta, Sudeep Yadav
1Department of G.I Surgery, Jagjivanram Hospital, Maratha Mandir Lane, Mumbai 40008, India.
Case Reports in Surgery
|October 11, 2012
Summary
Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, are rare in the omentum. Diagnosis involves imaging and serology, with eosinophilia as a key indicator, and treatment is surgical excision with medical therapy.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Abdominal Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Hydatid cyst is a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
- It is commonly observed in temperate climates.
- Primary omental hydatid cyst is an infrequent presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the rare occurrence of primary omental hydatid cyst.
- To discuss diagnostic modalities for hydatid disease.
- To outline current treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis.
- Serological tests for Echinococcus antibodies.
- Clinical evaluation including assessment for eosinophilia.
Main Results:
- Echinococcus granulosus infection can manifest as a primary omental hydatid cyst.
- Contrast-enhanced CT and serology are crucial for diagnosis.
- Eosinophilia is a significant clinical finding suggestive of hydatid disease.
Conclusions:
- Primary omental hydatid cyst is a rare but important differential diagnosis.
- Integrated diagnostic approach using imaging and serology is recommended.
- Surgical excision combined with antiparasitic medication is the standard treatment.
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