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Pulmonary hydatid disease is difficult recognized in children
Muazez Cevik1, Mehmet Emin Boleken, Ibrahim Can Kurkcuoglu
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey, cevikmuazzez@gmail.com.
Pediatric Surgery International
|May 21, 2014
Summary
Pediatric pulmonary hydatid disease is common in endemic regions and often presents with symptoms. Lung-sparing surgery is frequently used for treatment, with a low recurrence rate observed in this study.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Pediatric Surgery
- Parasitology
Background:
- Pulmonary hydatid disease is a significant pediatric health concern in echinococcosis-endemic areas.
- It occurs more frequently in children than hepatic hydatid disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize pulmonary hydatid disease in pediatric patients within an endemic province.
- To evaluate demographic features, management, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for patients aged ≤17 years diagnosed with pulmonary hydatid disease between 2007 and 2012.
- Analysis of patient demographics, treatment strategies, hospital stay duration, and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- 120 pediatric patients (52.9% boys, 46.3% girls) were included, with a mean age of 10.15 ± 3.93 years.
- A significant number of patients presented with ruptured hydatid disease and underwent lung-preserving management.
- Mean follow-up was 11.3 ± 3.8 months, with recurrence in three patients.
Conclusions:
- Pulmonary hydatid disease in children is typically symptomatic.
- Consider hydatid disease in the differential diagnosis of thoracic lesions in endemic areas.