1/4. Interventricular septal hydatid cyst.In this report we describe an unusual case of cardiac echinococcus located in the interventricular septum invaded by a cystic mass. It was demonstrated by using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and confirmed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Surgical excision (cystopericystectomy) was performed on the patient as a curative therapy. Early recurrence was observed despite additional medical therapy with albendazole.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = echinococcus (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Echinococcal synovitis of the knee joint.Bone lesions are present in 1% to 2% of cases of hydatid disease. Hydatid synovitis can usually be identified due to secondary extension from the adjacent bone, or infrequently after hematogenous spread. We present an extremely rare case of hydatid synovitis without bony involvement. A 74-year-old man with diagnosed hydatid disease was admitted to our department because of left knee swelling. Neither physical examination nor laboratory studies revealed any remarkable findings. Radiographic evaluation of the knee joint was noncontributory. The patient underwent an arthroscopically assisted synovectomy, and the biopsy revealed an echinococcus contamination. No complications occurred during the postoperative period.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = echinococcus (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Ultrasound, CT and MRI of ruptured and disseminated hydatid cysts.Three cases of echinococcus granulosus with rupture of hydatid cysts and widespread abdominal, pelvic or pleural dissemination are described. Ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allowed recognition of ruptured hydatid cysts. This assisted to come to an appropriate therapy and exclusion or confirmation of hydatid cysts elsewhere in the body. Ultrasound, CT and MRI are also important for follow-up, evaluation of therapeutic response and/or early diagnosis of recurrence.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = echinococcus (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. Orbital echinococcosis. Report of two cases studied by computerized tomography.Two cases of orbital echinococcus cysts studied by computed tomography are presented. incidence of orbital hydatidosis in turkey is reported. Computed tomographic findings of orbital hydatid cysts are reviewed and summarized. Medial displacement of the orbital plate of the ethmoid bone is emphasized as a frequent finding in the reported cases.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = echinococcus (Clic here for more details about this article) |