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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2021
Abstract
Hydatid liver disease (HLD) is the most common form of hydatid disease, and it is caused by a zoonotic infection with a tape worm. It is endemic mostly in sheep-farming countries and rare in the United States. Liver involvement is usually asymptomatic, but symptoms develop upon growth of the cyst leading to many complications, most common of which is intra-biliary rupture, and less likely biliary obstruction. Diagnosis is clinical, serologic and radiologic. Therapeutic approaches to HLD include surgery, anthelminthic medications and medico-surgical procedures. Here we present a case of HLD that presented in advanced stage leading to grave consequences, complicated course and difficult therapeutic options. Given the rarity of hydatid disease in Northern America, physicians have to keep high index of suspicion especially in a patient with history of travel to endemic areas, as early diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid high morbidity and mortality.
Recommended Citation
Alameri, A., Alkhero, M., Alshaikhli, A., Alshami, A., & Saca, J. (2021). A Challenging Case of Refractory Biliary Leak in a Patient With Hydatid Liver Disease. Journal of medical cases, 12(7), 267–270. https://doi.org/10.14740/jmc3694
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Publication Title
J Med Cases.
DOI
10.14740/jmc3694
Academic Level
faculty
Comments
Copyright 2021, Alameri et al.