The case described is of a primary liver cell carcinoma (PLCC), which was initially misdiagnosed as hepatic hydatid disease. The computed tomographic appearances ofhepatic hydatid disease are often characteristic although not specific. When supported by the clinical findings, however, they will probably not be confused with other liver masses. In this case the presence of peripheral rim calcifi...

Our experience in the surgical management of hydatid disease of the liver in 212 patients over the past eighteen years is reviewed. The most frequent postoperative complications and mortality rates of elective and emergency procedures are presented, and the more frequently utilized operative technics are described. In the great majority of patients conservatism was the rule in excision of solit...

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis. It is common in endemic regions and can demonstrate a variety of imaging features that differ according to the affected organ and the stage of the disease. Liver and lungs are the most commonly affected organs. The classic features of hepatic hydatid disease are well known. However, diagn...

introduction: hydatid disease caused by larval stage of echinococcus has been recognized endemically in many countries. liver and lungs are the most commonly affected organs. involvement of the head and neck region is rare and bony erosion due to hydatidosis is even rarer. case report: we report a case of a 17-year-old girl from a poor socio-economic background who presented with a right sided ...

Hydatid cyst is a disease caused by Echinococcus Granulosus and Alveolaris. Often it is localized in the liver and lung. The disease is endemic in Turkey, Mediterranean countries, South Africa, the Middle East, South America and New Zeland [1]. The majority of patients are asymptomatic, with rarely seen signs of cough, dyspnea. Cysts may be symptomatic depending on its size, location and compli...

Hydatid disease can occur in all viscera and soft tissues, although the liver and the lungs are the organs most commonly involved. Isolated splenic involvement with the disease is extremely rare. Splenic hydatid cysts may suppurate, fistulise to adjacent organs, or rupture into the peritonaeal cavity. However, acute, massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to splenocolic communication resul...

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection which occurs in specific geographical areas such as the Mediterranean region. We report a case of hydatid cyst of the knee in a 34-year-old man who was admitted with inability to walk and a painful knee. He had a past history of liver infection nine years ago. Laboratory findings were negative. According to the high prevalence of hydatid disease in Iran,...

Hydatid cyst rupture into the abdomen is a serious complication of cystic hydatid disease of the liver (Cystic Echinococcosis) with an incidence of up to 16% in some series and can result in anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions in up to 12.5% of cases. At presentation, 36-40% of hydatid cysts have ruptured or become secondarily infected. Rupture can be microscopic or macroscopic and can be fa...

hydatid cyst is a serious parasitic infection in places which people has a close contact with dogs or sheep. they may be found as an incidental findings during routine clinical examination or even followed by radiographic or ultrasonography evaluation. the disease becomes more complicated if rupture of the cysts occurs due to blunt trauma or spontaneously increases of intra-cystic pressure. her...