Cystic Echinococcosis: A Case of Extrahepatic Intra-Abdominal Involvement
Joint Authors
Leitão, Patrícia
Carvalho, André
Gonçalves, José
Fernandes, Teresa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hydatid disease, or echinococcal disease, is a parasitic infestation caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm and it primarily affects the liver and lung but involvement of other organs is also possible secondary to peritoneal seeding or hematogeneous dissemination.
We describe a rare case of extensive abdominal disease, with lesions affecting the liver, peritoneum, and lesser omentum, requiring aggressive surgical intervention.
Complementary diagnostic exams were crucial to reach the diagnosis and evaluate the extension of the disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leitão, Patrícia& Carvalho, André& Fernandes, Teresa& Gonçalves, José. 2017. Cystic Echinococcosis: A Case of Extrahepatic Intra-Abdominal Involvement. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leitão, Patrícia…[et al.]. Cystic Echinococcosis: A Case of Extrahepatic Intra-Abdominal Involvement. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Leitão, Patrícia& Carvalho, André& Fernandes, Teresa& Gonçalves, José. Cystic Echinococcosis: A Case of Extrahepatic Intra-Abdominal Involvement. Case Reports in Radiology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149887
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149887