Influence of hydatid disease on the pregnancy outcomes: An experimental study

Moazeni, Mohammad; Asadpour, Mohammad; Malekpour, Seyed Hossein

doi:10.1111/jog.13721

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“…the control mice. Additionally, the level of progesterone was significantly lower and the level of estradiol was significantly higher in the test group mice versus the control group mice, suggesting that the parasite may cause hormonal imbalance 15…”

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confidence: 93%

Isolated pulmonary hydatid cyst

Beacom,

Nand,

Singh

et al. 2023

BMJ Case Rep

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Echinococcosis is primarily a disease of developing nations with poor medical infrastructure, where cohabitation with domesticated animals is common. These conditions, in conjunction with the inherent chronicity of the disease, lead to low rates of diagnosis and high morbidity. Robust surveillance is not readily available in communities with the highest disease burden.WHO classifications assist in diagnostic and treatment endeavours especially in countries where this disease is not commonly encountered. However, the understanding of the pathophysiology of echinococcosis and optimal treatment are still lacking in certain patient populations.We present the case of a female from Central Asia with an isolated pulmonary hydatid cyst. She was diagnosed several months after she had an uncomplicated pregnancy and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Due to a delay in surgical intervention, our patient received a prolonged course of treatment which resulted in a significant reduction in the size of the cyst. Given her improvement, we questioned the current guidelines set by the WHO regarding surgical resection of pulmonary hydatid cysts, compared with an extended course with albendazole in patients with an unusual and protracted course of the disease. Furthermore, we discuss the possible role of pregnancy in exacerbating symptoms of underlying pulmonary hydatid disease.

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confidence: 93%