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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 +8 more
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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 +4 more
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Genetic survey of alveolar and cystic echinococcoses in Romania: first molecular evidence of Echinococcus multilocularis in humans in the country [PDF]
, 2017 Cystic echinococcosis (CE) and alveolar echinococcosis (AE) are considered as one of the most important zoonotic diseases in Romania, where they are subject to mandatory reporting.
Calma, C. +6 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 +4 more
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A large intracardiac hydatid cyst with concomitant cervical and hepatic involvement: A case report
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message Cardiac hydatidosis is a relatively rare complication of echinococcosis. Understanding the atypical manifestations, potential associated risk factors, and epidemiology leads to optimal and timely management.
Maryam Faramarzpour +4 more
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Peritoneal and hepatic hydatid disease causing major bile duct destruction [PDF]
, 2012 Echinococcosis is endemic in Mediterranean regions and is found primarily in the liver. Biliary fistula is a common complication, but major biliary duct involvement is very rare, and occurs in 0.47% of patients with hepatic hydatid disease.
Alexandrino, H +3 more
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Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis with chest wall metastasis: a case report
Frontiers in MedicineAlveolar echinococcosis (AE), a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis infection, predominantly colonizes the liver and may metastasize to the lungs or brain in advanced stages.
Meng-Zhao Xu +4 more
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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 +5 more
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Hepatic cystic echinococcosis (type II): A case report
Journal of International Medical ResearchThis 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 +6 more
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Indications and results of liver transplantation for Echinococcus alveolar infection: an overview [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) of the liver, caused by the larval stage of the fox tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis, has the characteristics of a slow-growing liver cancer.
Bresson-Hadni, Solange +6 more
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