Pelvic echinococcus mimicking multicystic ovary

Tampakoudis, P.; Assimakopoulos, E.; Zafrakas, Μenelaos; Tzevelekis, P.; Kostopoulou, Evanthia; Bontis, J.

doi:10.1002/uog.172

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“…We do not believe that they are necessary, because usually it is not difficult to differentiate with a careful ultrasonographic examination hyperechoic globules floating in a hypoechoic fluid from hypoechoic daughter cysts of echinococcus. In fact, the ultrasonographic appearance of pelvic echinococcus could make it difficult to differentiate from the appearance of multicystic ovary in some cases (21).…”

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Ovarian cystic teratoma with a pathognomonic appearance of multiple floating balls: a case report and investigation of common characteristics of the cases in the literature

Gürel

2008

Fertility and Sterility

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Ovarian cystic teratoma with a pathognomonic appearance of multiple floating balls: a case report and investigation of common characteristics of the cases in the literature

Gürel

2008

Fertility and Sterility

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“…In this situation, the vesicles are seen as hypoechogenic images, 23,25,26,29 opposite to the hyperechogenic pattern seen in teratoma cases. 30 All the described images are shown as 2D US, but are adaptable to 3D. There is only one 3D US description showing wonderful images 12 and this is the first one using HDlive.…”

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“…6,11,12,14,23,30 Only pelvis affection by equino coccus-an exceptional condition-may be included in the differential diagnosis. In this situation, the vesicles are seen as hypoechogenic images, 23,25,26,29 opposite to the hyperechogenic pattern seen in teratoma cases.…”

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Pathognomonic Landmark of Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratomas in HDlive Ultrasound

Machado¹,

Raga²,

Bonilla³

et al. 2014

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Mature cystic ovarian teratomas are the most common benign ovarian tumors. For their diagnosis, the following ultrasound (US) images can be considered as pathognomonic:• A cystic lesion (unilocular, very frequent, or multiple, with a densely echogenic tubercle (Rokitansky nodule).• A diffuse or partially echogenic mass with the echogenic area usually demonstrating sound attenuation.• The 'iceberg' sign, very similar to the 'sound attenuation' sign.• Fluid-fluid/fat-fluid level. Fluid-fluid levels, or fat-fluid interface, result from sebum floating above aqueous, which appears more echogenic than the sebum layer.• Dermoid mesh with hyperechoic calcifications indicating the presence of bone, teeth, or other ectodermal derivate.• Multiple mobile spherical structures (fat balls).

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“…Primary pelvic hydatid cyst is rare with an incidence of 0.2%-2.25% [19]. Among the pelvic organs, ovaries are most commonly involved [20].…”

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Genitourinary Hydatid Disease

Kumar¹,

Singh²

2015

Current Topics in Echinococcosis

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Genitourinary echinococcosis is an uncommon cyclo-zoonotic disease. It is caused by Echinococcus species. Kidneys are the common target organs in the genitourinary tract. Clinical presentation is usually non-specific. Pre-operative diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. It should be considered in differential diagnosis of cystic mass of genitourinary tract, especially in endemic regions. Computed tomography, ultrasonography, and antibody testing aid in diagnosing and classifying the stage of the cyst. Although a number of operative techniques have been described, complete removal of germinal layer with daughter cysts without spillage of viable cyst contents with perioperative medical therapy provides an optimum chance of cure with minimal morbidity. Considering the benign nature of the disease, organ preservation is feasible in majority of the cases. The conventional open surgical treatment has evolved into minimally invasive laparoscopic, endoscopic, and even robotic techniques with concomitant improvement in postoperative and cosmetic outcome. Given the rarity of the disease, no randomized control trial comparing the treatment modalities for genitourinary hydatid exists. Moreover, long-term follow up in many cases is unavailable. Overall, the incidence of local and systemic recurrence is low.

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Pelvic echinococcus mimicking multicystic ovary

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Cited by 29 publications

References 14 publications

Ovarian cystic teratoma with a pathognomonic appearance of multiple floating balls: a case report and investigation of common characteristics of the cases in the literature

Ovarian cystic teratoma with a pathognomonic appearance of multiple floating balls: a case report and investigation of common characteristics of the cases in the literature

Pathognomonic Landmark of Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratomas in HDlive Ultrasound

Genitourinary Hydatid Disease

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