Liver Hydatid Cyst Masquerading as a Liver Abscess

Magacha, Hezborn M; Vedantam, Venkata; Vedantam, Neethu; Jagadish, Ashwin

doi:10.7759/cureus.34334

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“…Sheep, cattle, and horses are some intermediate hosts that graze on grass contaminated by the eggs of the parasite. Humans are the accidental intermediate hosts, as they can get infected by handling or ingesting food, water, or soil contaminated with stool from infected dogs [ 5 ]. Ingested eggs release larvae called oncospheres that are capable of penetrating the intestinal wall of humans and reaching the portal venous circulation.…”

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“…If the cyst involves the lungs, it can result in chronic cough, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and hemoptysis [ 6 ]. Rarely, patients may present with transient neurological deficits if the brain is involved, and features of obstructive jaundice are seen if the cyst invades the pancreas [ 5 ]. The hydatid cysts in the liver, when not treated by appropriate interventions, may lead to fatal complications, most commonly, rupture of the cyst in the intrabiliary channels.…”

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Giant Calcified Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

Sutihar,

Lamichhane,

JanakyRaman

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Hydatid disease is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus . It is an endemic disease in many parts of the world. Although humans are incidental hosts of the parasite, the disease sometimes results in fatal consequences. The liver and lungs are the most common sites of infection in humans. We report the case of a 45-year-old female who presented with complaints of right hypochondriac pain, fever, and cough, initially suspected as a case of liver abscess but later diagnosed as a giant calcified hydatid cyst of the liver. Imaging and immunoglobulin G for Echinococcus granulosus helped confirm our diagnosis. Based on her symptoms, the patient was treated symptomatically with analgesics, paracetamol, and an antitussive for pain, fever, and cough, respectively. In terms of definitive care, she was treated with oral albendazole and referred to her home district for necessary surgical intervention.

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Giant Calcified Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

Sutihar,

Lamichhane,

JanakyRaman

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Vascular complications of liver abscess: A literature review

Arya,

Kumar,

Priyadarshi

et al. 2024

World J Meta-Anal

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Extensive vascular network and proximity to the gastrointestinal tract make the liver susceptible to abscess formation. While pyogenic liver abscesses account for the majority of liver abscesses in the Western world, amebic liver abscesses are more prevalent in tropical and developing nations. Most liver abscesses heal without complications. However, various vascular complications can occur in these patients, including compression of the inferior vena cava, thrombosis of the portal vein and/or hepatic veins, hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm, direct rupture into major vessels or the pericardium, and biliovascular fistula. These complications can present significant clinical challenges due to the potential for haemorrhage, ischemia, and systemic embolism, thereby increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality. Mechanical compression, flow stasis, inflammation, endothelial injury, and direct invasion are some of the proposed mechanisms that can cause vascular complications in the setting of a liver abscess. For the diagnosis, thorough assessment, and therapeutic planning of vascular complications, more sophisticated imaging techniques such as multidetector computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance angiography may be necessary. Although most vascular complications resolve with abscess treatment alone, additional interventions may be required based on the nature, severity, and course of the complications. This article aims to provide a systematic update on the spectrum of vascular complications of liver abscesses, offering insights into their pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management strategies.

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Liver Hydatid Cyst Masquerading as a Liver Abscess

Cited by 2 publications

References 10 publications

Giant Calcified Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

Giant Calcified Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

Vascular complications of liver abscess: A literature review

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