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[Echinococcosis in children--a case contribution].

R Bähr, P Reifferscheid

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus parasites, is a significant health concern in Europe. This study focuses on treating cystic hydatid disease in children, emphasizing surgical removal as the primary treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Parasitology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pediatric Surgery

    Background:

    • Hydatid disease (echinococcosis) is a dangerous parasitic infection prevalent in Europe.
    • Two clinically significant types are alveolar hydatid disease (Echinococcus multilocularis) and cystic hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus).
    • Cystic hydatid disease presents as expansive cysts, while alveolar hydatid disease infiltrates organs, mimicking malignancy.

    Observation:

    • This article details the treatment of seven pediatric patients diagnosed with Echinococcus granulosus infection.
    • The study highlights the clinical presentation and management of cystic hydatid disease in a pediatric cohort.

    Findings:

    • Complete surgical excision of hydatid tissue is the preferred and most successful treatment modality.

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  • Surgical intervention is generally effective due to the typically benign, expansive growth pattern of Echinococcus granulosus cysts.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric hydatid disease.
    • Chemotherapy is reserved for cases where complete surgical resection is not feasible, underscoring the importance of surgical expertise.