[Hydatid liver disease revealed by surgical acute abdominal syndrome]

Arch Pediatr. 2005 Nov;12(11):1617-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2005.06.026. Epub 2005 Sep 26.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Hepatic hydatid disease is an uncommon surgical emergency. We report an observation and its diagnosis and treatment.

Case report: An algerian child consulted in emergency unit for appendicitis syndrome. The surgeon discovered an opened hydatid liver cyst. He performed a cystectomy associated with post-operative chemotherapy.

Discussion: Hepatic hydatid disease is frequent in endemic zone. If not complicated, it is often revealed by hepatomegaly. The diagnosis is radiological and mainly serological. Management is medicosurgical.

Conclusion: Prognosis depends on early surgical management. Long-time serological and echographic follow-up is required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology*
  • Abdomen, Acute / surgery
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / complications*
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / diagnosis*
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis