Cystic echinococcosis, review and illustration of non-hepatic manifestations
Christoph F. Dietrich, W. Douira-Khomsi, Hassen Gharbi, Malay Sharma, Xin Wu Cui, Zeno Spârchez, Joachim Richter, Adnan Kabaalioğlu, Nathan Atkinson, Dagmar Schreiber-Dietrich, Yi Dong
Abstract
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis (hydatid cysts), is an infection with a wide spectrum of manifestations, from asymptomatic infection to fatal disease. Ultrasound (US) allows screening, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment guidance and follow-up of CE under many circumstances. Hydatid cysts are predominantly observed in the liver but many other organs can be involved. As part of a series of publications, herewith we present a review describing the characteristic imaging features of the broad variety of organs which can be involved.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAsymptomaticEchinococcosisDifferential diagnosisCystic echinococcosisRadiologyDiseaseHydatid cystPathologyCystParasitic infections in humans and animalsCongenital Anomalies and Fetal SurgeryAmoebic Infections and Treatments