Sudden Death Due to Hydatid Cyst

Jedidi, Maher; Mlayeh, Souheil; Masmoudi, Tasnim; Souguir, M. K.; Zemni, M.

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“…We have detected a higher incidence among the rural population, but the results of the investigations conducted by Chaâbane-Banaoues et al [ 16 ] have shown that the pathogen dissemination is influenced by human activities and behavior towards the infected viscera. Our results don’t show male predominance among the 19 deaths in contrast to the studies of some other authors [ 17 , 18 ], who have described the male predominance of mean age 31–33.2 years in their works.…”

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Analysis of Lethality in Echinococcal Disease

Khachatryan

2017

Korean J Parasitol

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The information on mortality from echinococcosis is important not only for a better understanding of the severity of the disease, but also for evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions. The aim of this research was to study the causes of mortality from echinococcosis. We have collected and analyzed the materials of 1,470 patients in 10 age - groups in the Republic of Armenia (from 2000 to 2016). To find out the causes of mortality from echinococcosis, we have analyzed the medical histories and protocols of postmortem examinations of 19 deaths from echinococcosis and 17 deaths due to other indirect causes not associated with the parasite. The average annual death rate from echinococcosis is 0.007 per 10,000 population, and the mortality is 1.29 (per 100 patients). The highest mortality occurs in people aged 70–79. Mortality from echinococcosis is also recorded among the unoperated children. The rupture of the parasitic cyst and hepatic insufficiency are major among the direct causes of mortality. Sometimes the hydatid cysts unrecognized during the life were first diagnosed at autopsy. Insufficient qualification of doctors in the field of helminthology, as well as the latent course of the disease or manifestation of minor symptoms in echinococcosis over a long period often led to medical errors. Further decline in mortality can be achieved by early diagnosis, timely hospitalization and treatment before the development of severe complications worsening the prognosis and outcomes of surgical intervention.

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Analysis of Lethality in Echinococcal Disease

Khachatryan

2017

Korean J Parasitol

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“…Research also reported that hydatid cystic rupture may be spontaneous in young people who have a history of frequent trauma (10). Despite no known history of trauma in the present case, the diagnosis was spontaneous rupture, as the event developed during sporting activities.…”

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Non-thrombotic Pulmonary Embolism Due to Liver Hydatic Cyst: A Case Report

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Background:A non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism is defined as embolization to the pulmonary circulation. It may be caused by microorganisms, foreign bodies, different cell types or gas in the pulmonary circulation. Pulmonary hydatid cyst-induced embolization is a rare complication of heart or liver hydatid cysts.Case Report:We describe the fatal case of a 15-year-old boy without any known prior illness who was admitted to the hospital after feeling unwell and dropping to the ground while playing ball. During the autopsy, a lesional mass, with dimensions of 13x6 cm, was observed in the left lobe of the liver. The histomorphological examination of pulmonary sections showed scolices observed in pulmonary vessel lumina, thus a non-thrombosis hydatid embolism was diagnosed. Based on the findings, the cause of death was recorded as a non-thrombotic hydatid embolism.Conclusion:The present case is interesting because a non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism rarely results in sudden death, and a definitive diagnosis was possible only by a histopathological examination.

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“…Hydatid pulmonary embolism is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication due to the risk of acute fatal complications such as anaphylactic shock (5). It is reported that the incidence of sudden death due to hydatid cyst is around 1.1-1.3% (6,7). It is difficult to explain the involvement of a hydatid cyst in the death mechanism, particularly if it is seen intact and discovered at autopsy (8).…”

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Mikrorüptüre Kist Hidatik Kaynaklı Pulmoner Parazitik Embolizasyon: Bir Otopsi Olgusu

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Echinococcosis generally remains asymptomatic for many years, but it can also be fatal if complications like cyst rupture or superinfection occur. It is highly uncommon for a macroscopically non-ruptured cyst to cause death, and its exact mechanism is unknown. In the literature, there are several cases with identical characteristics diagnosed by autopsy. This autopsy case has illustrated the death due to a micro ruptured hydatid cyst. The deceased's lung underwent microscopic inspection, and it revealed broad intraalveolar hemorrhage, edema, severe hyperemia, neutrophil stasis in the interstitial capillary lumens, and a large number of parasites in the capillary lumen. Anaphylaxis against cyst contents that leaked into the bloodstream from liver cysts and non-thrombotic pulmonary embolization were shown to be the causes of mortality. In countries where echinococcosis is endemic, echinococcosis should be considered in all cases of anaphylaxis and sudden death.

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Sudden Death Due to Hydatid Cyst

Cited by 14 publications

References 41 publications

Analysis of Lethality in Echinococcal Disease

Analysis of Lethality in Echinococcal Disease

Non-thrombotic Pulmonary Embolism Due to Liver Hydatic Cyst: A Case Report

Mikrorüptüre Kist Hidatik Kaynaklı Pulmoner Parazitik Embolizasyon: Bir Otopsi Olgusu

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