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Giant Isolated Mesenteric Hydatid Cyst Case Report without Organ Involvement

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: A 21-year-old man presented with a 1-year history of intermittent attacks of abdominal distention and abdominal pain. Abdominal ultrasonography (USG) and abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed a large multicystic mass. After the operation, histopathological findings revealed a lamellated ectocyst and germinal layer with a thick outer, non-cellular membrane in the wall of the cyst, making a diagnosis of primary hydatid cyst for sure. He was discharged on the 10th postoperative day with albendazole 800 mg/day treatment. Herein, we report an unusual case of an isolated primary hydatid cyst of the mesenterium. As a conclusion, in endemic areas, hydatid cysts should be considered for the diagnosis of a patient with cystic mass lesions.

Source: Turkish Journal of Parasitology

DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2014.3481

Authors: Murat Velioglu, Husrev Diktas, Bilal Kabalak, Hamdi Tufekci, Hakan Cermik, Ilker Akar, Baris Yalcin, Alparslan Cosar

Institution: Etimesgut Asker Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2022296372

FWCI: 0.251

Cites: 6

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10