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Radiologic features of hepatic echinococcosis in New Zealand, a case report

New Zealand Medical Student Journal
This case report details an incidental radiological diagnosis of hepatic echinococcosis in an otherwise well and asymptomatic patient. Hepatic echinococcosis is uncommonly diagnosed in New Zealand (NZ) and is caused by contact with the Echinococcus ...
Jia Jie Gary He, Ethan Breinhorst, Lip Koon Ng   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Progress and perspectives on BMP9-ID1 activation of HIF-1α and VEGFA to promote angiogenesis in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis

Frontiers in Oncology
Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease with a high incidence in western China, particularly affecting plateau areas such as Qinghai, Tibet, and Xinjiang.
Fei Ke, Meng-Zhao Xu, Long Ma, Qi-Dong Chen, Bei-Bei He, Ji-De A   +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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Human cystic echinococcosis: evaluation of post-treatment serologic follow-up by IgG subclass antibody detection. [PDF]

, 2004
Assessment of post-treatment disease activity among patients with cystic echinococcosis (CE) is insensitive using detection of CE-specific total IgG antibody.
Bligh, John, Chiodini, Peter L, Craig, Philip S, Lawn, Stephen D   +3 more
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Confirmed Autochthonous Case of Human Alveolar Echinococcosis, Italy, 2023

Emerging Infectious Diseases
In September 2023, a patient in Italy who had never traveled abroad was referred for testing for suspected hepatic cystic echinococcosis. Lesions were incompatible with cystic echinococcosis; instead, autochthonous alveolar echinococcosis was confirmed.
Francesca Tamarozzi, Niccolò Ronzoni, Monica Degani, Eugenio Oliboni, Dennis Tappe, Beate Gruener, Federico Gobbi   +6 more
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Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Mimicking Both Tuberculous Cavity and Aspergilloma: A Diagnostic Challenge in an Endemic Region

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic disease endemic in many pastoral regions. Pulmonary involvement, although less common than hepatic, may present with nonspecific respiratory symptoms and mimic other pathologies such as tuberculosis, posing a diagnostic challenge.
Mohammad Alaa Aldakak, Aows Ahmad, Raneem Ahmad, Bassel Ibrahim, Yehia Taifour   +4 more
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Primary Hydatid Cyst of Neck Misdiagnosed as Lipoma: A Rare Case Report From Nepal

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus tapeworm infection, presents a significant health concern, particularly in low and middle‐income countries. This zoonotic disease predominantly affects the liver and lungs but can occur in various locations throughout the body.
Khusbu Kumari, Ishwor Thapaliya, Sumesh Singh, Susmin Karki, Simin Kunwar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prognostic value of plasma IL-27 on biological viability of hepatic cystic echinococcosis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
Objectives: To investigate potential biomarkers for distinguishing biological viability of hepatic cystic echinococcosis. Methods: Using Luminex assay we measured plasma concentrations of cytokine and chemokine in patients with active and non-active ...
Shadike Apaer, Hai-zhang Ma, Tao Li, Gang Yao, Qi Zeng, Jing Wu, Nuerzatijiang Anweier, Xiapukaiti Fulati, Jin-ming Zhao, Hao Wen, Tuerhongjiang Tuxun   +10 more
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Impact of “Grain to Green” Programme on echinococcosis infection in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China [PDF]

, 2014
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is endemic among the human population of Xiji County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, where the prevalence is estimated to be between 2.2% and 3.6%.
Anand, Archie C.A. Clements, Azlaf, Banks, Berhe, Berhe, Beyhan, Budke, Budke, Budke, Cabrera, Cabrera, Capuano, Conchedda, Craig, Dai, Darren J. Gray, Donald P. McManus, Dueger, Eckert, Eckert, Economides, Eimear Cleary, FAOSTAT, Fathi, Gail M. Williams, Gemmell, Getachew, Ghazaei, Gong, Han, Hengbo Zhao, Hotez, Ito, Jiménez, Jo-An M. Atkinson, Kabir, Keliangbei, Liu, Luo, Majorowski, Maudlin, Melaku, Moro, Moses, Murray, Pleydell, Tamsin S. Barnes, Torgerson, Torgerson, Torgerson, Wang, Xu, Yang, Yang, Yang, Yang, Yang, Yangyang Xu, Yu, YuRong Yang, Zewdu, Zhang, Zhao, Zhiyongm, Şakru   +65 more
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Giant intra-abdominal hydatid cysts with multivisceral locations [PDF]

, 2008
The disseminated intra-peritoneal hydatid disease is a very rare finding. A case of disseminated intra abdominal hydatid disease is presented along with a review of literature and various therapeutic ...
Kaushal, Satinder Singh, Mahesh, DM, Mokta, Jitender K, Raina, Rajiv, Raina, Sujeet, Sood, Vivek   +5 more
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