Hydatid liver disease, is it a diagnostic problem?

Analysis of 42 consecutive cases in Saudi patients

M. S. NoahKing Saud University, Medical Department, Riyadh11461, P.O. Box 2925, Saudi Arabia

M. A. LaajamKing Saud University, Medical Department, Riyadh11461, P.O. Box 2925, Saudi Arabia

N. A. HawassKing Saud University, Medical Department, Riyadh11461, P.O. Box 2925, Saudi Arabia

M. M. A. Abdel-HafezKing Saud University, Medical Department, Riyadh11461, P.O. Box 2925, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Analysis of 42 patients clinically suspected of having hydatid liver disease is presented. Diagnosis was made using clinical criteria, serology, skin tests and non-invasive imaging techniques. The distribution of the cysts according to age, sex, location and number is discussed. It is suggested that histopathological study is no longer essential to confirm the diagnosis of hydatid disease of the liver.

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