Abstract
We report a rare case of intraperitoneal hepatic hydatid cyst perforation in a 7 years-old boy. Diagnosis was performed by ultrasounds, computerized tomography scan, and serology. Surgical treatment was followed by pharmacologic treatment with the aim of avoiding a relapse. A brief review of the diagnostic and therapeutic management of the disease is provided.
MeSH terms
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Albendazole / administration & dosage
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Anticestodal Agents / administration & dosage
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Child
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Drainage
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / complications*
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / diagnosis
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / drug therapy
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / surgery*
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Humans
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Male
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Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis
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Peritoneal Diseases / drug therapy
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Peritoneal Diseases / parasitology*
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Peritoneal Diseases / surgery*
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Rupture, Spontaneous / diagnosis
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Rupture, Spontaneous / surgery
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anticestodal Agents
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Albendazole