Hepatic Hydatid Disease: Four Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Elshazly Attef M, Azab Manar S, ElBeshbishi Samar N, Elsheikha Hany M
Primary Institution: Mansoura University, Egypt
Conclusion
All four patients recovered well after surgical treatment for hepatic hydatid disease.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients had contact with dogs and lived in rural communities.
- Laboratory findings showed eosinophilia and elevated liver enzymes.
- Serological tests were positive in three out of four cases.
- CT scans confirmed the diagnosis of hydatid cysts.
Takeaway
This study talks about four people who got sick from a disease caused by a parasite from dogs, but they all got better after surgery.
Methodology
The study involved clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, imaging techniques, and surgical treatment of four patients diagnosed with hepatic hydatid disease.
Limitations
The study did not perform MRI, which could have provided additional diagnostic clarity.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of the patients was 28.3 years, with three males and one female, and they lived in rural or suburban areas with dog contact.
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