Primary splenic hydatidosis.
Indian J Gastroenterol
; 30(4): 175-7, 2011 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21744126
ABSTRACT
Primary extrahepatic hydatid cysts are rare, and primary splenic hydatid cysts even more so, constituting 2% to 3.5% of all hydatid cysts. We report here a case series of isolated splenic hydatid cysts. Case records of 382 adult patients of abdominal hydatid cysts were analyzed; eight of them (2%; aged 23 to 45 years, 5 women and 3 men) had primary splenic hydatid cysts. Seven patients presented with dull dragging pain in the left hypochondrium. Four patients had splenomegaly. Diagnosis was made at ultrasonography and/or contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for hydatid antibodies tested positive in all patients. One patient presented with hemoperitoneum. All patients underwent splenectomy. Primary splenic hydatid cyst is rare but should be considered in patients with cystic lesions of the spleen.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Splenic Diseases
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Echinococcosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Gastroenterol
Journal subject:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India