title: Anaphylaxis from intravascular rupture of Hydatid disease following liver trauma.
abstract: Cystic Echinococcosis also known as cystic hydatid disease is a parasitic infection endemic in many parts of the world. Humans are accidental intermediate hosts with cysts most commonly developing in the liver. This case describes a rare presentation of hydatid disease following trauma to the liver. Intraparenchymal cyst rupture led to haemodynamic instability with release of the parasites protoscolices into hepatic venules producing severe life threatening anaphylaxis.
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Marriott
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Karani
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Sebastian B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Peter L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Chiodini
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Nigel D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Heaton