Hepatic and extra-hepatic hydatid cysts: A case series of radiological and clinical insights

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Radiology Case Reports Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.040

Paschyanti R Kasat , Shivali V Kashikar , Pratapsingh Parihar , Pratiksha Sachani , Utkarsh Pradeep

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Abstract

Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a parasitic infection that primarily affects the liver but can also involve other organs, including the spleen, kidney, and peritoneum. This case series examined 9 patients with hydatid cysts, highlighting their clinical presentations, radiological findings, and management strategies. This study analyzed 9 patients diagnosed with hepatic and extrahepatic hydatid cysts. Comprehensive evaluations were performed for all patients, including clinical history and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging. The cases included cystic lesions in the liver (7 patients), spleen (3 patients), kidney (2 patients), and peritoneum (1 patient). Typical radiological features, such as the “double-wall sign,” daughter cysts, and peripheral calcifications, were observed. The management strategies varied from surgical excision to medical therapy with albendazole. Hydatid disease presents diverse clinical and radiological features. Early diagnosis using advanced imaging techniques and a multidisciplinary approach is critical for effective management and prevention of complications.

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由粒棘球蚴引起的包虫病是一种寄生虫感染，主要影响肝脏，但也可累及其他器官，包括脾脏、肾脏和腹膜。本系列病例研究了 9 名包虫囊肿患者，重点介绍了他们的临床表现、放射学检查结果和治疗策略。本研究分析了 9 名确诊为肝包虫囊肿和肝外包虫囊肿的患者。对所有患者进行了全面评估，包括临床病史和造影剂增强计算机断层扫描（CT）成像。病例包括肝脏囊肿（7 例）、脾脏囊肿（3 例）、肾脏囊肿（2 例）和腹膜囊肿（1 例）。典型的放射学特征包括 "双壁征"、子囊和周围钙化。治疗策略多种多样，包括手术切除和阿苯达唑药物治疗。包虫病的临床和放射学特征多种多样。使用先进的成像技术和多学科方法进行早期诊断对于有效治疗和预防并发症至关重要。

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Radiology Case Reports Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

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1.10

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1074

审稿时长

30 days

期刊介绍： The content of this journal is exclusively case reports that feature diagnostic imaging. Categories in which case reports can be placed include the musculoskeletal system, spine, central nervous system, head and neck, cardiovascular, chest, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, multisystem, pediatric, emergency, women''s imaging, oncologic, normal variants, medical devices, foreign bodies, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, ultrasonography, imaging artifacts, forensic, anthropological, and medical-legal. Articles must be well-documented and include a review of the appropriate literature.