Disseminated hydatid cyst disease; a rare presentation in a tertiary care hospital of Azad Jammu Kashmir

Jadoon, Sarosh Khan; Khan, Raja Mohammad Ijaz; Jadoon, Aisha Khan; Arti,; Kumar, Rahul Robaish; Majeed, Abdul; Sahil,; Singh, Manjeet; Asghar, Muhammad Sohaib

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107578

“…The larval stage enters the bloodstream and infiltrates various organs in the body, particularly those with high blood supplies. 3 , 4 Echinococcus granulosus cysts can inhabit any anatomical site. The clinical manifestation depends on several factors, including the affected organ, specific location within the organ, stage of cyst development, and vitality of the cyst contents.…”

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Case Report: Disseminated hydatid cyst: Unusual presentation and therapeutic challenges

Mohamed Babiker,

Abdelrahman,

Abdalkarim

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, is a parasitic disease prevalent in endemic regions. CE frequently leads to the formation of hydatid cysts in various organs, with the liver being the most commonly affected site. Involvement of the spleen has been rarely reported in the literature. Managing disseminated hydatid cyst disease presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Case presentation: A 40-year-old female with a past medical history of hypothyroidism presented with sudden onset shortness of breath, dry cough, and chest pain for 3 days. She had a recent travel history to Egypt. Physical examination revealed mild right upper quadrant tenderness. Laboratory findings showed elevated white blood cell count with eosinophilia and increased inflammatory markers. Chest X-ray and pan-computed tomography (Pan-CT) scans identified multiple cystic lesions in the lung, liver and spleen. Serological tests confirmed the presence of anti-Echinococcus antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of disseminated hydatid cyst disease. The patient was managed medically and surgically by a multidisciplinary team. Conclusion: Disseminated hydatid cyst disease, though rare, presents complex diagnostic and management challenges. Timely recognition, supported by clinical, radiological, and serological assessments, is essential. Surgical intervention should be considered in a patient when multiple extrahepatic cysts are present, and rupture is evident, as this approach can significantly reduce patient morbidity and mitigate life-threatening complications.

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Case Report: Disseminated hydatid cyst: Unusual presentation and therapeutic challenges

Mohamed Babiker,

Abdelrahman,

Abdalkarim

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, is a parasitic disease prevalent in endemic regions. CE frequently leads to the formation of hydatid cysts in various organs, with the liver being the most commonly affected site. Involvement of the spleen has been rarely reported in the literature. Managing disseminated hydatid cyst disease presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Case presentation: A 40-year-old female with a past medical history of hypothyroidism presented with sudden onset shortness of breath, dry cough, and chest pain for 3 days. She had a recent travel history to Egypt. Physical examination revealed mild right upper quadrant tenderness. Laboratory findings showed elevated white blood cell count with eosinophilia and increased inflammatory markers. Chest X-ray and pan-computed tomography (Pan-CT) scans identified multiple cystic lesions in the lung, liver and spleen. Serological tests confirmed the presence of anti-Echinococcus antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of disseminated hydatid cyst disease. The patient was managed medically and surgically by a multidisciplinary team. Conclusion: Disseminated hydatid cyst disease, though rare, presents complex diagnostic and management challenges. Timely recognition, supported by clinical, radiological, and serological assessments, is essential. Surgical intervention should be considered in a patient when multiple extrahepatic cysts are present, and rupture is evident, as this approach can significantly reduce patient morbidity and mitigate life-threatening complications.

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Echinococcal Disease of the Fallopian Tube as a Rare Cause of Primary Subfertility

Mohammad,

Joshi,

Muneeba

et al. 2023

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Echinococcosis is a significant zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus , which has a worldwide distribution. In India, the annual incidence varies from one to 200 in 100,000 people. The liver and lungs are often affected, making diagnosis difficult when infections occur in uncommon areas. We report a case of a hydatid cyst in the fallopian tube, which presented as subfertility and was confirmed by radiological imaging.

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Disseminated hydatid cyst disease; a rare presentation in a tertiary care hospital of Azad Jammu Kashmir

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Case Report: Disseminated hydatid cyst: Unusual presentation and therapeutic challenges

Case Report: Disseminated hydatid cyst: Unusual presentation and therapeutic challenges

Case Report: Disseminated hydatid cyst: Unusual presentation and therapeutic challenges

Echinococcal Disease of the Fallopian Tube as a Rare Cause of Primary Subfertility

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