Epidemiology of Hydatid Disease in Riyadh: A Hospital-Based Study

Alam, Awatif

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.1999.450

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“…The largest numbers of published articles were from Turkey (1133 articles), followed by France (582 articles) and China (572 articles) [12]. The prevalence of hydatid disease in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its variability from a region to another has not been reported [6]. However, few publications from Saudi Arabia have described individual experience in few hospitals.…”

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“…Malaika et al, described 188 cases of HD in various hospitals from different regions of Saudi Arabia [9]. While Alam and Fahim at el have reported total of 67 and 117 patients with HD over 10-and 5-years period, respectively in central region of Saudi Arabia [6,7]. In another big hospital at south of Saudi Arabia, Jastaniah et al, have reported 43 patients with HD over a period of six-year [8].…”

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“…In another big hospital at south of Saudi Arabia, Jastaniah et al, have reported 43 patients with HD over a period of six-year [8]. There might be some variability of hydatid disease distribution among different areas of Saudi Arabia and that may be due to the difference in sociocultural and behavioral pattern of life and variability in the distribution of sheep-raising areas [6].…”

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“…As far as we know, the prevalence of HD in Saudi Arabia is not yet reported. There are some published reports about HD in Saudi Arabia [6,7,8]; however, none of them have evaluated the burden of this disease in Western region of Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study is to evaluate the demographic, clinical, and pathological features including organ distribution, treatment options and outcome on this neglected zoonotic disease (NZDs) in the western region of Saudi Arabia.…”

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Hydatid Disease in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, A University Medical Center Experience

Alghamdi¹

2019

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Hydatid disease (HD) is a zoonotic infection caused by larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. It is a worldwide health problem causing significant socioeconomic impact. This retrospective study included 19 patients diagnosed with HD at a university medical center between 2007 and 2019 in Western Region of Saudi Arabia. There were 68% (n=13) males and 32% (n=6) females (mean age 40 ± 17 years). The clinical presentations were variable and non-specific. The affected organs were as follows: liver (68%), lung (32%), soft tissue (11%), peritoneal nodule (5%), kidney (5%), and brain (5%). Multiple organ involvement and combined liver and lung were seen in 26% (n=5) and 16% (n=3) of the patients, respectively. The mean diameter of cyst was 8.98 ± 1.77 cm. Serology confirmatory test was positive in 95% (n=18) of the patients. Blood eosinophilia was noticed in 32% (n=6) of the patients. Histopathological and cytological features include laminated cyst wall, inner germinal layer and protoscolices. Management included cyst resection or PAIR (Puncture, Aspiration, Injection of protoscolicidal agent and Re-aspiration) technique combined with anthelmintic drugs. The overall recurrence rate was 7.5% and 60% for surgery and PAIR, respectively. Overall mortality rate was 0%. In conclusion, considering that there is no pathognomonic clinical feature for HD, it may lead to confusion and delaying in diagnosis. Good history including exposure to dogs in the endemic areas, good imaging modalities and the proper use of serology might help for suspecting HD. The histopathological findings are valuable in confirming diagnosis of HD.

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Hydatid Disease in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, A University Medical Center Experience

Alghamdi¹

2019

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“…[2] A reported peak frequency of hydatid disease in Saudi Arabia was in the age group of 20-39 years, with higher frequency among males. [3] Surgical treatment constitutes 0.3% of the operative general surgical load and 5% of all major surgical procedure. [2,4] …”

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Bilateral ruptured pulmonary hydatid cysts

Regal¹,

Aljehani²,

Bousbait³

2012

Ann Trop Med Public Health

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Epidemiological Studies of Hydatidosis Among Slaughtered Sheep and Human in Taif, Saudi Arabia

Al-Malki¹,

Degheidy²

2013

Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal

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A total of 85201 sheep (71001 local bred and 14200 imported bred) were slaughtered and examined for hydatosis during the period 2010 -2012, at Al Taif, Saudi Arabia. The obtained data indicated that 10957 of sheep were suffering from hydatosis with 9.60 % for local bred and 29.15 % for imported bred. In human, the first case for hydatosis in Taif was recorded in one female twenty four years old, well educated suffering from gastrointestinal tract-related symptoms, fatiguability and chronic ill-health. The patient had no contact to dogs or animals and live in Taif governorate. The medical records department provided detected cystic echinococcosis with different Size in spleen.

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Epidemiology of Hydatid Disease in Riyadh: A Hospital-Based Study

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Hydatid Disease in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, A University Medical Center Experience

Hydatid Disease in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, A University Medical Center Experience

Bilateral ruptured pulmonary hydatid cysts

Epidemiological Studies of Hydatidosis Among Slaughtered Sheep and Human in Taif, Saudi Arabia

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