Management of Extra-Hepatopulmonary Hydatid Cysts (157 cases)

Management of Extra-Hepatopulmonary Hydatid Cysts (157 cases).

OBJECTIVE Hydatid cyst disease (HCD) is a zoonotic infestation of Echinococcus granulosus, which is frequently seen in some regions of the world. Unusual localization of Echinococcus granulosus is very rare. Hence, we would like to present our experience of identifying an extra-hepatopulmonary location of hydatid cysts. METHODS A total of 157 patients with an unusual location of hydatid cysts...

Two Cases of Abdominal Hydatid Cysts

Recurrent Hydatid Cysts - Report of 9 Cases

The hydatid disease is widely spread and is rare zooantroponous parasitosis in endemic regions, one of which is The Balkan Peninsula. The size of the cyst is different: from a diameter in millimeters, which is undetectable, to prominent in epigastria. Many patients return after operation for hydatid cyst with a recurrence. The aim of this report is to present 9 cases with recurrent hydatid cyst...

THE SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATED PULMONARY HYDATID CYSTS

Iran is recognized as an endemic area for lung hydatidosis. Surgical removal of some hydatid cysts may have setious morbid consequences. To determine the characteristics of these special cysts, a retrospective survey was carried out on patients admitted to Modarres Hospital in Tehran between 1989 and 1998. We have found that ruptured, bilateral, lung located, and giant cysts (> ] 0 cm) caus...

Atypical Radiological Findings in Patients with Hydatid Cysts of the Lung, Study of 1024 Cases

Introduction : The objective of this study was to give a description of the most prominent atypical radiological presentations of lung hydatidosis. Materials and methods: All patients diagnosed with pulmonary hydatidosis by surgical exploration were included in this study. Standard chest roentgenogram and computed tomography CT) were evaluated before surgery for lung cysts or unknown lesions. R...