Multiple Giant Liver Cysts in a Nepalese Lad
Joint Authors
Shrestha, Ashish Lal
Paudel, Shova Banstola
Malla, Saurav Krishna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
While evaluating a child with multicystic liver pathology, both the congenital and acquired etiologies need to be considered.
While typicality of findings on abdominal imaging makes the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis relatively easy, choosing the appropriate line of management is equally crucial.
Case Presentation.
An 8-year-old previously healthy lad presented to the office with progressive upper abdominal fullness and pain for a year.
Blood workup was normal.
CT imaging made a diagnosis of multicystic giant hepatic hydatidosis.
Treatment consisting of oral albendazole combined with surgical excision resulted in a fruitful outcome.
To the best of our knowledge, this probably represents the first case of multiple giant hepatic hydatidosis at such a young age being reported from Nepal.
Conclusion.
Childhood liver cysts are uncommon.
Considering the endemicity, echinococcal etiology needs consideration.
Surgical ablation is required for large cysts, and the mode of management is dictated by the size and location.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shrestha, Ashish Lal& Paudel, Shova Banstola& Malla, Saurav Krishna. 2020. Multiple Giant Liver Cysts in a Nepalese Lad. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150656
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shrestha, Ashish Lal…[et al.]. Multiple Giant Liver Cysts in a Nepalese Lad. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150656
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shrestha, Ashish Lal& Paudel, Shova Banstola& Malla, Saurav Krishna. Multiple Giant Liver Cysts in a Nepalese Lad. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150656
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150656