Hydatid cyst fistula into the aorta.
A case is presented of fistula formation between a primary hydatid cyst and the abdominal aorta which we believe is the first in the world literature. The patient underwent surgery with a diagnosis of aneurysm of the coeliac trunk. During the operation the presence was discovered of a hydatid cyst opening into the aorta. It was dealt with by partial resection and closing of the communication. Three months later the patient was readmitted with a new bleeding episode which resulted in a fatal outcome.
Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain.
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Callejas
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Martorell
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000150:complications*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space