Diagnosis of hydatid cyto-biliary disease by intraductal ultrasound (with video)

Abstract

Hydatid disease is one of the relatively common infections in the Middle Eastern countries. It is seen in areas where dogs are used to raise livestock. In humans, the majority of Echinococcus cysts tends to develop in the liver (70%) and is asymptomatic. The two most common complications of hydatid cysts are abscess formation and rupture. Furthermore, in 5-25% of patients, rupture occurs into the biliary tract and patients may present with cholangitis, jaundice, abscess, or bilio-cutaneous fistula after surgery. Intraductal ultrasound (IDUS) is reportedly superior to conventional endoscopic ultrasound for the depiction of bile duct obstruction owing to its additional capability of providing higher resolution images due to the use of higher frequency transducers. Unfortunately IDUS is rarely used, possibly due to the limited availability of appropriate IDUS equipment, cost of the procedure and interventional endoscopists trained in its interpretation. IDUS with wire-guided, thin-caliber, high-frequency probes is a promising imaging modality, yet no previous reports discuss its usefulness in hydatid disease investigation. We hereby present the first report of biliary hydatid disease being diagnosed by IDUS.

Biliary Helminthiasis: Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment

“…The only physical sign may be tender hepatomegaly. Intrabiliary rupture must be suspected when the ultrasound reveals a cystic space occupying lesion in the liver and a dilated common bile duct in a patient from an endemic area (Akel et al, 2013). ERCP is indicated when sero-diagnosis are uncertain, and in patients with recurrent biliary colic, especially if associated with icterus or cholangitis.…”