Unusual presentation of a common disease
Joint Authors
Abd Allah, Mazin A.
Jasim, Nuri H.
Shani, Furat
Source
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 2 (30 Sep. 2006)6 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2006-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This study aimed to describe the clinical features of acute rupture of hydatid cyst in the peritoneum.
We retrospectively studied 7 patients who underwent explorative laparotomy between January 2002 and October 2005, and in whom exploration confirmed the rupture of hydatid cyst in the peritoneum.
Rupture was secondary to trauma in 2 patients, and occurred spontaneously in 5 patients.
All patients presented with acute peritonitis, and anaphylactic shock developed in 4 patients.
One patient died postoperatively.
Ultrasonogrophic diagnosis was made in 3 patients.
Surgical treatment consisted of the treatment of peritonitis, the ruptured hydatid cyst and evacuation of the free intraperitoneal hydatid fluid.
All patients kept on albendazole.
Acute rupture of hydatid cyst in the peritoneum should be considered when evaluating acute abdomen in endemic areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd Allah, Mazin A.& Jasim, Nuri H.& Shani, Furat. 2006. Unusual presentation of a common disease. Basrah Journal of Surgery،Vol. 12, no. 2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd Allah, Mazin A.…[et al.]. Unusual presentation of a common disease. Basrah Journal of Surgery Vol. 12, no. 2 (Sep. 2006).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd Allah, Mazin A.& Jasim, Nuri H.& Shani, Furat. Unusual presentation of a common disease. Basrah Journal of Surgery. 2006. Vol. 12, no. 2.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-347409