Isolated Splenic Hydatid Disease. (18th January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dilli, Alper; Tatar, Idil Güneş; Ayaz, Umit Yasar; Hekimoglu, Baki
• Other Names: Varras Michael N. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-01-18
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/763895
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Hydatid disease (HD) continues to be a significant health problem in areas where animal husbandry is common but no proper veterinary control exists. The involvement of the spleen in HD is rare, and isolated splenic involvement is even less common. In this case report, we present isolated splenic HD in a 26-year-old female with complaint of abdominal pain, and we discuss some of the clinical aspects of HD. Evaluation of the patient with ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed the presence of an isolated splenic HD as a multivesicular cystic mass located near splenic hilus, measuring 12 × 11 cm. No other organ or system involvement could be demonstrated.