Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 13, 2026
11:54
Microsatellite DNA Genotyping and Flow Cytometry Ploidy Analyses of Formalin-fixed Paraffin-embedded Hydatidiform Molar Tissues
Published on: October 20, 2019
9.3K
Primary disseminated intraabdominal hydatidosis: a case report
Maryam Fasihi Karami1, Amin Bahreini2, Abdollah Rafiei1
1Department of Parasitology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|January 28, 2022
Summary
Primary disseminated intraabdominal hydatidosis is a rare but significant condition. Early diagnosis and consistent albendazole treatment are crucial for managing this Echinococcus infection and preventing recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus larvae.
- Primary disseminated intraabdominal hydatidosis is a rare manifestation, comprising ~2% of intraabdominal hydatid cysts.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old man presented with abdominal pain and palpable masses.
- Imaging revealed multiple cystic lesions in the liver, subhepatic region, pelvis, and omentum.
- Surgical excision of all cystic lesions was performed.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with primary disseminated intraabdominal hydatidosis.
- Postoperative treatment included albendazole for 4 months.
Implications:
- Despite its rarity, primary disseminated intraabdominal hydatidosis poses a high risk of recurrence due to cyst fertility.
- Long-term follow-up with imaging and serological markers (Antigen B) is recommended.
- Adjuvant albendazole therapy is essential for successful management and preventing relapse.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) presents with diverse symptoms depending on the location and severity of the ulcer. Clinical manifestations of peptic ulcer include dull pain and a burning sensation in the mid-epigastric region.
Few clinical manifestations differentiate gastric ulcers from duodenal ulcers. Distinctions in the location, timing, and pain relief are crucial for healthcare providers in differentiating between gastric and duodenal ulcers during clinical assessments.
Few clinical manifestations differentiate gastric ulcers from duodenal ulcers. Distinctions in the location, timing, and pain relief are crucial for healthcare providers in differentiating between gastric and duodenal ulcers during clinical assessments.
01:28Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, poses significant public health challenges globally due to its high seroprevalence and varied clinical manifestations. As an obligate intracellular parasite, T. gondii can infect all warm-blooded vertebrates, but felids are its only definitive hosts, shedding unsporulated oocysts into the environment. Humans typically acquire the infection through ingestion of tissue cysts in undercooked meat or oocysts from...
01:12Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a globally prevalent intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis (also known as G. lamblia or G. intestinalis). This flagellated protozoan is the most frequently identified intestinal parasite in the United States and worldwide. Transmission primarily occurs via the fecal-oral route, with infection arising from ingestion of water or food contaminated with cysts. Individuals in low-resource settings, international travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, daycare...
01:28Amebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
01:18Trichomoniasis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated protozoan parasite and the causative agent of trichomoniasis, one of the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infections in the United States. This extracellular parasite primarily colonizes the lower genitourinary tract in women—particularly the vagina—and in men, the urethra and prostate. Its structural and functional adaptations enable its survival, motility, and pathogenicity within the host environment.Structural Features and Host EntryT.
01:19Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the vermiform appendix, most commonly caused by obstruction of its lumen. The appendix is a narrow, blind-ended pouch that extends from the cecum, making it particularly prone to obstruction. Causes include fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia (often after viral infections), parasites, tumors, or foreign bodies. This obstruction initiates a cascade of pathological changes.Luminal Obstruction and Early InflammationAfter obstruction, normal mucosal...