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ArticleJournal of epidemiology and global health2025

Computed Tomography (CT) Patterns of Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) Cysts: A 19-Year Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Center in Sana'a, Yemen.

Mohammed Al-Shehari, Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Lamis Ali Saryah, Mansor Al-Hamli, Mohammed Al-Absi, Haitham Mohammed Jowah

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Mohammed Al-ShehariDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
Yasser Abdurabo ObadielDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
Lamis Ali SaryahDepartment of Surgery, Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital, Sana'a, Yemen.
Mansor Al-HamliDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
Mohammed Al-AbsiDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
Haitham Mohammed JowahDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen. h.jowah@su.edu.ye.

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backgroundEchinococcus granulosus sensu lato, a hepatic cystic echinococcosis (CE), is a major public health concern in endemic regions, such as Yemen. Understanding their prevalence, computed tomography (CT) patterns, and socio-demographic characteristics is crucial for effective disease management.

methodsThis retrospective study analyzed the medical records of 835 patients diagnosed with hepatic CE cysts at Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital, Sana'a, Yemen, between 2004 and 2023. Data on patient demographics, CE cyst characteristics, WHO Informal Working Group on Echinococcosis (IWGE) classification, and radiological evidence suggestive of complications were collected from the CT reports and analyzed using SPSS version 26.

resultsThe patients (66.47% female, median age 35 years) had 1,669 cysts, which were predominantly solitary (67%) and located in the right lobe (50.06%). The most common classifications were CE1 (38.56%) and CE3 (34.02%). The most common radiological finding suggestive of a complication was mass effect (38%). Other findings included intrabiliary rupture (4%) and intraperitoneal rupture (1.4%) with an annual mean of 44 cases.

conclusionsThe high prevalence, especially among young females, underscores the need for improved hygiene, standardized CT reporting for complex or preoperative cases, and a national registry to control this disease in Yemen.

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Echinococcosis, HepaticTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolEchinococcus granulosusFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesTertiary Care CentersYemenComputed tomography patternsCT scanEchinococcus granulosus s.l.Hepatic cystic echinococcosisPrevalencePublic healthWHO-IWGE classificationYemen

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