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Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report.
1Dr Fahima Akter Dowel, Medical Officer, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|November 30, 2018
Summary
Hepatic hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a significant public health concern. This case report details a 30-year-old female diagnosed with a hepatic hydatid cyst, highlighting diagnostic approaches.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Hepatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hepatic hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus, endemic in livestock grazing regions globally.
- It poses a significant public health challenge, with humans acting as incidental intermediate hosts.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old female presented with right upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via clinical history, physical examination, serology, imaging, and exploratory laparotomy.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with a hepatic hydatid cyst, a common manifestation of Echinococcus granulosus infection.
- The cyst progressed through stages from fluid-filled to potentially calcified structures.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering hepatic hydatid disease in endemic areas.
- Advanced imaging like CECT and MRI are crucial for precise cyst morphology assessment and diagnosis.
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