"Primary Omental Hydatid Cyst": A Rare Entity. (23rd September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sable, Shailesh; Mehta, Jyoti; Yadav, Sudeep; Jategaokar, Priyadarshan; Haldar, Premashish J.
• Other Names: Gorlitzer M. Academic Editor.; Olsha O. Academic Editor.; Zafrakas M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-23
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/654282
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Hydatid cyst is caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus commonly seen in temperate regions. Primary omental hydatid cyst is rare entity. Diagnosis can be achieved with contrast-enhanced computed tomography of abdomen and pelvis along with serology. Eosinophilia is a strong pointer to hydatid cyst as a differential diagnosis. Open or laparoscopic excision of the cyst along with medical therapy remains the treatment of choice.