Radiologic features of hydatid disease: the importance of sonography.
Hydatid disease is commonly encountered in specific geographic areas of the world. Hydatidosis affects multiple organs and has diverse radiologic presentations. Sonography remains an important modality for diagnosing this condition, as it optimally detects cystic structures, floating membranes, and debris. Sonography forms the crux of radiologic diagnosis of hydatid disease. It not only helps diagnose the disease but also aids in guiding therapeutic interventions. The main objective of this article is to describe the imaging features of hydatid disease in its various stages. This article gives an overview of the spectrum of sonographic manifestations of hydatid disease in various locations, along with common differential diagnoses. A brief description of therapeutic management is also presented.
Department of Radiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Himanshu Ajay
HA
Pendse
Department of Radiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Ajita Jaywant
AJ
Nawale
Department of Radiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India d_snehamumbai@yahoo.com.
Sneha Satish
SS
Deshpande
Department of Radiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Suleman Adam
SA
Merchant
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
hydatid cyst; multiorgan involvement; sonographic features; ultrasound education