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Is It Time to Abandon the Absolute Contraindication to FNAC in Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts? A Case Report and Literature Review

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
This report challenges the historical belief that fine‐needle aspiration (FNAC) is absolutely contraindicated in suspected pulmonary hydatid cysts. By a case of successful diagnosis without anaphylaxis and a systematic review of the literature, we show that with modern image guidance and precautions, the risk may be lower than traditionally thought. It
Zahra Sadin, Manouchehr Aghajanzadeh, Mohammadreza Sadin, Maryam Sadin, Arsalan Dadashi, Naghi Ramezani   +5 more
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Alveolar Echinococcosis in a Patient with Presumed Autoimmune Hepatitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: An Unexpected Finding after Liver Transplantation

Pathogens, 2023
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is an important reason for liver transplantation. Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is caused by Echinococcus multilocularis and presents characteristic calcified conglomerates detected by ultrasound or computed ...
Florian Fronhoffs, Leona Dold, Marijo Parčina, Arne Schneidewind, Maria Willis, Thomas F. E. Barth, Tobias J. Weismüller, Taotao Zhou, Philipp Lutz, Julian A. Luetkens, Peter Gerlach, Steffen Manekeller, Jörg C. Kalff, Tim O. Vilz, Christian P. Strassburg, Glen Kristiansen   +15 more
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Hepatic echinococcosis: Clinical and therapeutic aspects

World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2012
Echinococcosis or hydatid disease (HD) is a zoonosis caused by the larval stages of taeniid cestodes belonging to the genus Echinococcus. Hepatic echinococcosis is a life-threatening disease, mainly differentiated into alveolar and cystic forms, associated with Echinoccus multilocularis (E. multilocularis) and Echinococcus granulosus (E.
Nunnari G, Pinzone MR, GRUTTADAURIA, Salvatore Giovanni, Celesia BM, Madeddu G, Malaguarnera G, Pavone P, CAPPELLANI, Alessandro, CACOPARDO, Bruno Santi   +8 more
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Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Management of Ovarian Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report From an Endemic Region and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Ultrasound imaging demonstrating a multilocular cystic lesion in the left ovary, characterized by internal echogenic septa, prompting further evaluation to assess potential underlying conditions. ABSTRACT Ovarian hydatid cysts are an infrequent presentation of the zoonotic condition caused by Echinococcus granulosus tapeworms. These cysts can easily be
Fatemeh Asadi Kohbad, Razieh Akbari, Maryam Forouzin, Fatemeh Nili, Leila Asadi, Marjan Ghaemi   +5 more
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A Case Series of Hypermucoid Klebsiella pneumoniae Liver Abscess in Caucasian Americans Without Travel History: An Epidemiologic Shift?

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) is an emerging cause of community‐acquired pyogenic liver abscess (PLA), classically described in East and Southeast Asia. We report two cases of hvKp‐associated PLA in Caucasian women of American origin with no history of international travel, animal exposure, or Asian food consumption. Both patients
Krishna Sai Kiran Sakalabaktula, Sameer Kumar Majety, Sri Ratna Divya Nanduri, Divya Durga, David Kreps, Devi Prasad Botu, Gopichand Muppana   +6 more
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Hepatic cystic echinococcosis (type II): A case report

Journal of International Medical Research
This article presents a case report of a rare instance of hepatic cystic echinococcosis (Type II). The patient is a young female who has resided in the Inner Mongolia region of China for an extended period and has a clear history of contact with dogs and
Zhiru Liang, Weihong Chen, Binbin Zhang, Lina Chen, Jing Wang, Jianjia Xiao, Geer An   +6 more
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Treatment options for hepatic cystic echinococcosis [PDF]

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2005
A number of surgical and non-surgical options exist to treat cystic echinococcosis of the liver. For decades, surgical excision via a conservative or radical approach was the recommended approach for hepatic hydatid cysts. The availability of chemotherapeutic agents with significant activity against Echinococcus granulosis has made it possible to ...
Smego, Raymond A., Sebanego, Peter
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Helminths as architects of trained tolerance: implications for human health

Clinical &Translational Immunology, Volume 15, Issue 3, 2026.
Abstract Helminths infect nearly 2 billion people worldwide and are a major cause of chronic morbidity in low‐resource regions. Unlike bacterial and viral pathogens that elicit protective memory, helminths actively remodel host immunity to enable their years‐long persistence and reinfection.
Quinn Moroz, Jorge Lucas Nascimento Souza, Neima Briggs   +2 more
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The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in the Management of Complex Cases of Liver Disease in a Peripheral Hospital: A Retrospective Analysis of MDT Registry

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims In liver disease (LD), multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) support complex decision‐making and may improve care delivery. The present study aims to evaluate the role of a multidisciplinary approach in complex cases of LD in a peripheral hospital. Methods We retrospectively analyzed a prospectively maintained MDT registry.
Gabriele A. Vassallo, Tommaso Dionisi, Angelo Randazzo, Antonio Limblici, Monica Failla, Marcella Ferraro, Oriana Maiorana, Eleonora Taibi, Filomena Pietrantonio, Francesca Brovelli, Giovanni Addolorato, Giuseppe Augello   +11 more
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Transdiaphragmatic Rupture of Hepatic Hydatid Cyst With Pleural Effusion and Daughter Cysts: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Trans‐diaphragmatic rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst, can manifesting as a pleural effusion with daughter cysts, which could be an uncommon but serious complication. Prompt diagnosis through imaging and timely surgical intervention are critical to prevent life‐threatening outcomes in endemic areas.
Zahra Sadin, Manochehr Aghajanzadeh, Mohammadreza Sadin, Mohaya Farzin   +3 more
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