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Lotfollah Davoodi1, Eissa Soleymani2, Pooria Sobhanian3
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Insights
Hydatid cyst disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, can rarely lead to multi-venous thrombosis. This case highlights successful treatment with albendazole and anticoagulation.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Vascular Medicine
- Hepatology
Background:
- Hydatid cyst disease (HCD) is caused by Echinococcus granulosus larvae.
- Vascular complications, though rare, can arise from HCD.
- Hepatic hydatid cysts are a common manifestation.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with abdominal pain.
- Imaging revealed a hepatic hydatid cyst.
- Extensive thrombosis of the portal, superior mesenteric, and splenic veins was diagnosed.
Findings:
- Successful treatment involved albendazole for the hydatid cyst.
- Anticoagulant therapy effectively managed the multi-venous thrombosis.
- The patient remained asymptomatic with no recurrence over a three-year follow-up.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare vascular complications of HCD.
- Increased physician awareness is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- Effective treatment strategies combine antiparasitic and anticoagulant therapies.
Background:
Hydatid cyst disease (HCD), caused by the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus), can lead to rare vascular complications. This case report details the diagnosis and management of a patient with a hepatic hydatid cyst complicated by extensive multi-venous thrombosis.
Case Presentation:
A 61-year-old male stockbreeder presented with abdominal pain localized in the hypogastric region, exacerbated by food intake. Imaging revealed a hepatic HCD and thrombosis of the portal, superior mesenteric, and splenic veins. The patient was successfully treated with albendazole for the cyst and anticoagulant therapy for the thrombosis, with no recurrence of symptoms during a three-year follow-up period.
Conclusion:
While multi-venous thrombosis associated with HCD is rare, documented cases highlight the need for increased awareness among physicians to effectively recognize and manage this complication.
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