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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Cystic echinococcosis or hydatid disease
Definitions
- Hydatid disease is zoonotic parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis, or E. vogeli
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Selected References
- Malekzadeh S et al: Typical imaging finding of hepatic infections: a pictorial essay. Abdom Radiol (NY). 46(2):544-61, 2021
- Greco S et al: Complications of hepatic echinococcosis: multimodality imaging approach. Insights Imaging. 10(1):113, 2019
- Botezatu C et al: Hepatic hydatid cyst - diagnose and treatment algorithm. J Med Life. 11(3):203-9, 2018
- Alghofaily KA et al: Hepatic hydatid disease complications: review of imaging findings and clinical implications. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(1):199-210, 2017
- Bächler P et al: Multimodality imaging of liver infections: differential diagnosis and potential pitfalls. Radiographics. 36(4):1001-23, 2016
- Srinivas MR et al: Imaging spectrum of hydatid disease: usual and unusual locations. Pol J Radiol. 81:190-205, 2016
- Qian LJ et al: Spectrum of multilocular cystic hepatic lesions: CT and MR imaging findings with pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 33(5):1419-33, 2013
- Taheri MS et al: Not-to-tap cystic lesions: spectrum of hydatid disease. Emerg Radiol. 20(6):553-61, 2013
- Li Q et al: Echinococcal cysts of the liver and spleen: complex hepatic and splenic cystic lesions. Ultrasound Q. 28(3):205-7, 2012
- Marrone G et al: Multidisciplinary imaging of liver hydatidosis. World J Gastroenterol. 18(13):1438-47, 2012
- Mousavi SR et al: A retrospective survey of human hydatidosis based on hospital records during the period of 10 years. J Parasit Dis. 36(1):7-9, 2012
- Cubas-Castillo R et al: Hydatid liver disease: our 25-year experience. Cir Cir. 79(4):306-12, 2011
- Brunetti E et al: Expert consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of cystic and alveolar echinococcosis in humans. Acta Trop. 114(1):1-16, 2010
- Agayev RM et al: Hepatic hydatid disease: surgical experience over 15 years. Hepatogastroenterology. 55(85):1373-9, 2008
- Benedetti NJ et al: Imaging of hepatic infections. Ultrasound Q. 24(4):267-78, 2008
- Turgut AT et al: Sonographic spectrum of hydatid disease. Ultrasound Q. 24(1):17-29, 2008
- Ilica AT et al: Extrahepatic abdominal hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus: imaging findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 189(2):337-43, 2007
- Turgut AT et al: Unusual imaging characteristics of complicated hydatid disease. Eur J Radiol. 63(1):84-93, 2007
- Mortelé KJ et al: The infected liver: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 24(4):937-55, 2004
- Polat P et al: Hydatid disease from head to toe. Radiographics. 23(2):475-94; quiz 536-7, 2003
- Haddad MC et al: Unilocular hepatic echinococcal cysts: sonography and computed tomography findings. Clin Radiol. 56(9):746-50, 2001
- Pedrosa I et al: Hydatid disease: radiologic and pathologic features and complications. Radiographics. 20(3):795-817, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Cystic echinococcosis or hydatid disease
Definitions
- Hydatid disease is zoonotic parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis, or E. vogeli
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Malekzadeh S et al: Typical imaging finding of hepatic infections: a pictorial essay. Abdom Radiol (NY). 46(2):544-61, 2021
- Greco S et al: Complications of hepatic echinococcosis: multimodality imaging approach. Insights Imaging. 10(1):113, 2019
- Botezatu C et al: Hepatic hydatid cyst - diagnose and treatment algorithm. J Med Life. 11(3):203-9, 2018
- Alghofaily KA et al: Hepatic hydatid disease complications: review of imaging findings and clinical implications. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(1):199-210, 2017
- Bächler P et al: Multimodality imaging of liver infections: differential diagnosis and potential pitfalls. Radiographics. 36(4):1001-23, 2016
- Srinivas MR et al: Imaging spectrum of hydatid disease: usual and unusual locations. Pol J Radiol. 81:190-205, 2016
- Qian LJ et al: Spectrum of multilocular cystic hepatic lesions: CT and MR imaging findings with pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 33(5):1419-33, 2013
- Taheri MS et al: Not-to-tap cystic lesions: spectrum of hydatid disease. Emerg Radiol. 20(6):553-61, 2013
- Li Q et al: Echinococcal cysts of the liver and spleen: complex hepatic and splenic cystic lesions. Ultrasound Q. 28(3):205-7, 2012
- Marrone G et al: Multidisciplinary imaging of liver hydatidosis. World J Gastroenterol. 18(13):1438-47, 2012
- Mousavi SR et al: A retrospective survey of human hydatidosis based on hospital records during the period of 10 years. J Parasit Dis. 36(1):7-9, 2012
- Cubas-Castillo R et al: Hydatid liver disease: our 25-year experience. Cir Cir. 79(4):306-12, 2011
- Brunetti E et al: Expert consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of cystic and alveolar echinococcosis in humans. Acta Trop. 114(1):1-16, 2010
- Agayev RM et al: Hepatic hydatid disease: surgical experience over 15 years. Hepatogastroenterology. 55(85):1373-9, 2008
- Benedetti NJ et al: Imaging of hepatic infections. Ultrasound Q. 24(4):267-78, 2008
- Turgut AT et al: Sonographic spectrum of hydatid disease. Ultrasound Q. 24(1):17-29, 2008
- Ilica AT et al: Extrahepatic abdominal hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus: imaging findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 189(2):337-43, 2007
- Turgut AT et al: Unusual imaging characteristics of complicated hydatid disease. Eur J Radiol. 63(1):84-93, 2007
- Mortelé KJ et al: The infected liver: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 24(4):937-55, 2004
- Polat P et al: Hydatid disease from head to toe. Radiographics. 23(2):475-94; quiz 536-7, 2003
- Haddad MC et al: Unilocular hepatic echinococcal cysts: sonography and computed tomography findings. Clin Radiol. 56(9):746-50, 2001
- Pedrosa I et al: Hydatid disease: radiologic and pathologic features and complications. Radiographics. 20(3):795-817, 2000
