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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
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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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Hepatic cavernous hemangioma misdiagnosed as hepatic alveolar echinococcosis

Asian Journal of Surgery
Xinyu You, Tao Liu, Chong Yang, Yu Zhang
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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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Complicated Hydatid Cyst Presentation: A Case Study on the Intersection of Cystobiliary Fistula, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Cholangitis: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Early recognition of intrabiliary rupture in cystic echinococcosis is essential to prevent serious complications. Timely imaging and minimally invasive interventions such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, combined with antiparasitic therapy, can effectively manage biliary obstruction and reduce morbidity in complex cases.
Nasrin Razavianzadeh, Reza Dabiri, Aref Arminfar, Hessamedin Babaei, Faeze Gholipour, Farbod Noorbini, Soheil Shahramirad   +6 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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Hydatid Cyst of the Breast: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Breast is a rare location for hydatid cysts, even in endemic regions such as the Middle East. They can mimic more common breast pathologies, such as simple cysts, fibroadenomas, or tumors. So, they warrant careful consideration in any patient with a breast lump.
Sadin Zahra, Aghajanzadeh Manouchehr, Sadin Mohammadreza, Dadashi Arsalan, Ramezani Naghi, Alavi Foumani Ali, Farzin Mohaya   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
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Hepatic Fascioliasis Mimicking Hydatid Cyst and Complicated by Portal Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report From Ethiopia

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
Contrast‐enhanced coronal CT image of the abdomen demonstrating hepatic fascioliasis, with multiple confluent hypoattenuating lesions in the liver parenchyma (blue arrowhead) and associated segmental thrombosis of the anterior branch of the right portal vein (orange arrow).
Binyam Mulatu Habte, Yoseph Mulatu Habte, Makida Mulatu Habte, Selamawit Gudeta Jima, Alazar Sitotaw, Mekoya Mengistu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source