A clinical case of hydatid echinococcosis in Perm Krai

Abstract

The objective of the study was to analyze the clinical picture of hydatid echinococcosis with combined damage of the liver and lungs as well as tactics of management and treatment. A clinical observation of a patient with echinococcosis is presented. Information from the medical record of an inpatient with the results of clinical examination, instrumental and laboratory diagnostic methods was used. The clinical case is characterized by a delay in surgical intervention and a severe course of infection. The need for increased attention of practitioners to echinococcosis is indicated; an individual work with each patient to prevent a severe course, possible complications and a favorable outcome of the disease is required.