| Literature DB >> 27277464 |
Abhishek Jha1,2, Ekram Ullah3, Prakhar Gupta4, Gagan Gupta3, Mohd Saud3.
Abstract
Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic infection encountered worldwide. Though involvement of the liver and lungs is quite common, pelvic involvement is rarely reported, with the incidence being 0.2-2.2 %. Ovarian and broad ligament hydatids are rare entities and are usually seen after rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst. These cysts are usually asymptomatic, and a high index of clinical suspicion coupled with unequivocal imaging findings is required to make an accurate and timely diagnosis. We present a case of multifocal hydatid disease in a female child involving the lungs and liver and provide an account of the quintessential radiological findings.Entities:
Keywords: Double wall; Hepatic hydatid; Hydatidosis; Lung hydatid; Ultrasound
Year: 2013 PMID: 27277464 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-013-0444-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Ultrason (2001) ISSN: 1346-4523 Impact factor: 1.314