Traumatic rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst.
Rupture of liver hydatid cysts usually occurs spontaneously. However, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the acute abdomen following trauma in endemic areas. Simple cystectomy and lavage with scolicidal solution is the procedure of choice. Coupled with pharmacological therapy and long-term follow-up, a low recurrence rate can be achieved.
Navsaria
P H
PH
Department of Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town.
Forlee
M V
MV
Nicol
A J
AJ
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*
D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole