ReviewJournal of clinical and translational hepatology2016
Hepatic Echinococcal Cysts: A Review.
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- Percutaneous Versus Surgical Interventions for Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2021Pooled it
- Recent advances in clinical and laboratory diagnosis of hydatid cyst: from imaging to recombinant and nanobiosensor-based approaches.Infection · 2026Review
- Simultaneous surgical treatment of multiple abdominal echinococcosis and benign pelvic organ tumours: a case report.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Epidemiological characteristics of Echinococcus granulosus infection in children from some sites in Xinjiang and its association with platelets.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Traumatic intraperitoneal rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst presenting as refractory anaphylactic shock: a rare case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Diagnostic Pathways and Genotyping of Cases ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic partial pericystectomy for a giant hepatic hydatid cyst in an 8-year-old child: a case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Glycogen content and expression of CD10 and α-SMA in the microenvironment of viable human hepatic hydatid cysts.Gut pathogens · 2026Article
- Molecular identification and genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto in livestock from Qinghai lake on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau.Veterinary research communications · 2026Article
- Hydatidosis in three different organs: a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- Long-term outcomes after open total pericystectomy for cystic echinococcosis.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis within a pediatric hospital setting.ASM case reports · 2025Article
- Cystic Echinococcosis in Hospitalized Children and Adults from Western Romania: 2007-2022.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Primary spinal extradural hydatid cyst: a rare cause of compressive neuropathy in a pediatric patient.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Analysis ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Multisystem involvement in hydatid disease: a case report of disseminated echinococcosis.Frontiers in parasitology · 2025Article
- Rare complex recurrent cystic echinococcosis with multi-organ involvement after inadequate postoperative therapy: a case report.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Multi-venous thrombosis associated with a perforated hydatid cyst: A rare case report and comprehensive literature review.IDCases · 2025Article
- Transthoracic management of liver dome hydatid cyst: a single-center experience in a North African country.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Comparative analysis of radiological and serological methods for diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis.Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria · 2025Article
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Abstract
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widely endemic helminthic disease caused by infection with metacestodes (larval stage) of the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. E. granulosus are common parasites in certain parts of the world, and are present on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. As a result, a large number of people are affected by CE. The increased emigration of populations from endemic areas where prevalence rates are as high as 5-10% and the relatively quiescent clinical course of CE pose challenges for accurate and timely diagnoses. Upon infection with CE, cyst formation mainly occurs in the liver (70%). Diagnosis involves serum serologic testing for antibodies against hydatid antigens, but preferably with imaging by ultrasound or CT/MRI. Treatment methods include chemotherapy with benzimidazole carbamates and/or surgical approaches, including percutaneous aspiration injection and reaspiration. The success of these methods is influenced by the stage and location of hepatic cysts. However, CE can be clinically silent, and has a high risk for recurrence. It is important to consider the echinococcal parasite in the differential diagnosis of liver cystic lesions, especially in patients of foreign origin, and to perform appropriate long-term follow-ups. The aim of this review is to highlight the epidemiology, natural history, diagnostic methods, and treatment of liver disease caused by E. granulosus.
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