Authors :
Dr. Rashmi Naresh Hadke; Dr. Sonakshi Dwivedi; Dr. Gopal Agrawal; Dr. Sunanda Zodpey
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 10 - October
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7269329
Abstract :
Hydatidosis is a global parasitic zoonotic
infection which affects virtually any organ system in body.
It is caused by larval stage of cestode Echinococcus
granulosus. Being endemic it is a cause of substantial
morbidity and mortality in India. Here we report a case
of a 74 year old female from rural area of Wardha,
Maharashtra who presented with multiple episodes of
haematemesis. On ultrasonography of abdomen, large
well defined hypo-anechoic cystic lesions with multiple
septations were noted involving the right lobe of the liver.
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) of
the abdomen and pelvis revealed round well-defined
peripherally enhancing cystic multiloculated lesion.The
cyst related to porta hepatis led to the compression of
blood vessels in and around the liver mainly multiple peri
oesophageal and mesorectal collaterals .After excision of
cyst, the hydatid fluid sample was sent for microbiological
examination which confirmed the diagnosis.
Keywords :
Hydatidosis, Echinococcus granulosus, haematemesis, porta hepatis
Hydatidosis is a global parasitic zoonotic
infection which affects virtually any organ system in body.
It is caused by larval stage of cestode Echinococcus
granulosus. Being endemic it is a cause of substantial
morbidity and mortality in India. Here we report a case
of a 74 year old female from rural area of Wardha,
Maharashtra who presented with multiple episodes of
haematemesis. On ultrasonography of abdomen, large
well defined hypo-anechoic cystic lesions with multiple
septations were noted involving the right lobe of the liver.
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) of
the abdomen and pelvis revealed round well-defined
peripherally enhancing cystic multiloculated lesion.The
cyst related to porta hepatis led to the compression of
blood vessels in and around the liver mainly multiple peri
oesophageal and mesorectal collaterals .After excision of
cyst, the hydatid fluid sample was sent for microbiological
examination which confirmed the diagnosis.
Keywords :
Hydatidosis, Echinococcus granulosus, haematemesis, porta hepatis
