Diagnosis and treatment of unusual multiorgan Echinococcus hydatid cysts
| Autor: | Giovanni Drocchi, Cinzia Santucciu, Scilla Mastrandrea, Francesco Sanguedolce, Massimo Madonia |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Current Urology, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 75-77 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1661-7649 00000000 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/CU9.0000000000000130 |
| Popis: | Abstract. Background. Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Usually, the liver is the most affected organ, accounting for approximately 70% to 85% of cases. The lungs represent 20% of the cases. Fewer than 10% are found in other sites, including the bone, brain, spleen, and kidneys. Case presentation. A young man was referred to a local hospital for dull pain in the right flank, fever, and mild cough. Computed tomography showed 2 large cysts: the first involved the left lung and measured 130 × 90.5 × 120 mm, whereas the second cyst was located in the right kidney and measured 130 × 100 × 120 mm. Surgery was performed to remove both lesions in 2 separate surgical sessions. Conclusions. Echinococcosis is a compulsorily notifiable disease. Collaboration between medical doctors from different specializations is necessary. A multidisciplinary approach is important for the correct therapeutic management of the disease. Furthermore, the high possibility of recurrence makes the long-term follow-up mandatory. |
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