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Case Report: Giant Hydatid Cyst of the Liver in a Young Patient: Surgical Management and Long-term Follow-up

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Hydatid disease, caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus, remains a significant public health issue in endemic areas, especially in rural settings. This report presents the case of an 18-year-old female patient residing in a rural area, with no significant medical history, who developed a symptomatic hepatic hydatid cyst. The patient was treated surgically without preoperative antiparasitic therapy and was placed on postoperative albendazole. The case highlights the importance of timely surgical intervention and long-term follow-up to prevent recurrence.

Source: International Journal of Advanced Research

DOI: 10.21474/ijar01/19622

Authors: El Mouatassim Zakaria, Kada Ali, Lafrani Ismail, Mkira Omar, Elbouazizi Amine, Elbouazizi Yassine, Elyaacoubi Youssef, Sekkat Hamza

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403781595

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