Alveolar echinococcosis of the liver in children

Alveolar echinococcosis of the liver: MR findings.

Nineteen cases of proven hepatic alveolar echinococcosis were examined by magnetic resonance (MR) and the results were compared with CT. Fibrous and parasitic tissue showed low signal both on T1- and, generally, on T2-weighted images. In a few cases a high signal on T2-weighted images may be observed, due either to central necrotic zones or to small peripheral cysts. Central necrosis was more e...

Liver alveolar echinococcosis metastasized to the breast.

BACKGROUND Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a potentially fatal and chronically progressive infestation produced by the multivesicular metacestode of Echinococcus multilocularis, which most commonly affects the liver, lungs, and brain. CASE REPORT We present a case of AE in which an alveolar cyst, as a result of exophytic growth, adhered to intra-abdominal and pelvic organs and metastasized to...

Alveolar echinococcosis of the liver: a single center experience.

INTRODUCTION In humans, alveolar echinococcosis (AE) of the liver is caused by canine tapeworm called Echinococcus multilocularis. The disease is most prevalent in the northern hemisphere and in the eastern part of Turkey. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to review the natural history of AE and its clinical and radiological features. PATIENTS AND METHODS The retrospective study involved ...

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Radical Robot-Assisted Liver Resection for Alveolar Echinococcosis

Introduction: Radical surgery is the only curative method for liver alveolar echinococcosis (AE). To date, there is no information about the efficacy of laparoscopy including robot-assisted liver resection in radical treatment of AE. This is a case report of a robot-assisted radical liver resection for AE. Case Description: A 51-year-old man was admitted to the clinic with complaints of weaknes...