Case reports of hydatid disease

Abstract

Two cases of hydatid cyst were reported in the Microbiology department, Siddartha Medical College in 2011. 42 years old female presented with a history of painless swelling in the right inguinal region for 5 years which was insidious in onset and gradually increasing in size. She developed itching prior to the hospital visit. 40 years old male presented with abdominal swelling since 1 year, not associated with vomiting or jaundice. Both the patients were from rural background. Conclusion. Echinococcus granulosus can cause cystic lesions anywhere in the body. High degree of suspicion of hydatid disease is essential in endemic areas in cystic lesions.

Rapid onsite evaluation in cytomorphology of Hydatidosis: A useful adjunct to diagnosis

“…Man is an accidental host and does not play a role in the biological cycle of the worm. The mode of infection is by the ingestion of food contaminated with dog feces and also by direct contact with dogs [6] .…”

“…Pre-operative diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis is mandatory to prevent anaphylaxis or local recurrence. Ultra-Sonogram should be the first imaging choice in abdominal hydatid cysts with sensitivity rates between 93 % and 97 % [6] , [8] . Computerized tomography should be performed in cases of uncommon locations of the disease.…”

“…Routine tests like total leukocyte count and h emoglobin estimation should also be done. Moderate eosinophilia 6 % or more is usually present [1] , [6] , [8] . Our case report was to highlight the use of rapid and routine stains for effective use as a diagnostic tool.…”

Hydatid cyst of the buccal mucosa: An unusual presentation

“…In the maxillofacial region, it accounts for only 2% of hydatid infections of the body and these signs and symptoms are not pathognomonic. [ 9 ] However, typically hydatid cyst presents as a solitary, unilocular cyst, and 20–30% of cases may have several cysts in one organ or a single cyst in multiple organs.…”

Tropical parasitic itch in returned travellers and immigrants from endemic areas

“…The presenting sign of echinococcosis is often generalized insidious pruritus, thus frequently misdiagnosed as unspecified allergies 25–27 . Pruritic symptoms are thought to be caused by continuous antigenic triggering from microscopic drainage of the cyst or from biliary obstruction caused by a mass effect 28,29 .…”