Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Hepatic alveolar hydatidosis]

C Novo Alonso1, J Garín Ferreira, A Rodríguez Fernández

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital San Pedro de Alcántara, Cáceres.

Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Alveolar echinococcosis, a rare liver disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis larvae, can mimic tumors. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention, like hepatectomy, are crucial for successful treatment.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

<sup>18</sup>F-DCFPyL PET/CT guidelines.

Revista espanola de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular·2023
Same author

Efficacy and Safety of Up-dosing Antihistamines in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology·2020
Same author

False positive in fluorodeoxyglucose-F18 positron emission tomography computed tomography scan of inferior vena cava leiomyoma in patient with a suspected paraganglioma.

Revista espanola de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular·2019
Same author

Development of a positron emission tomography risks map.

Revista espanola de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular·2018
Same author

[The importance of ultrasound in primary care].

Semergen·2015
Same author

[Regional cerebral blood flow-SPECT "OFF-ON": a case report of catatonia].

Revista espanola de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular·2014

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a severe liver disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis larvae.
  • It is rare in Spain, often presenting diagnostic challenges due to its infiltrative nature.
  • Distinguishing AE from malignant liver tumors is critical for appropriate management.

Observation:

  • A rare case of liver alveolar echinococcosis presenting with jaundice and hepatomegaly is described.
  • Initial imaging (ultrasound and CT scan) suggested an infiltrative solid liver tumor.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms necessitating surgical and radiological intervention.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the diagnostic difficulty of AE, which can mimic primary or secondary liver malignancies.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Successful management involved a left hepatectomy and interventional radiology procedures.
  • The patient achieved satisfactory outcomes following treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in liver disease differential diagnoses, especially in endemic or emerging areas.
    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis of AE is vital for preventing disease progression and complications.
    • Multidisciplinary approaches combining surgery and interventional radiology are effective for treating liver alveolar echinococcosis.