Comprehensive Evaluation and Management of Liver Hydatid Cyst.
Abstract
Hydatid cyst infection is a severe disorder caused by exposure to the infectious form of the Echinococcus granulosus parasite, which is widespread worldwide. This study examined a total of 125 patients who were diagnosed with hepatic hydatid cysts based on clinical and surgical evaluations. Patients with cysts larger than 5 cm displayed markedly elevated levels of ALT, AST, and ALP in comparison to those with smaller cysts. The heightened levels suggest a disturbance in liver functionality resulting from the infection. Furthermore, the patients exhibited elevated serum bilirubin levels. An evident differentiation was observed between patients with cysts over 5 cm in size and those with smaller cysts, indicating have a higher effect on liver function in individuals with bigger cysts. A total of 225 hepatic hydatid cysts were diagnosed using CT scans. The predominant cyst phases seen were Stage I and II, accounting for 58% and 45% of cases, respectively. Upon diagnosis, 79% The cysts range in size from 5 to 10 cm. CT imaging provides additional features that aid in the identification of type I unilocular echinococcosis. However, it is important to note that no single imaging feature is clearly diagnostic of this type of cyst.. Nevertheless, imaging techniques can assist in differentiating these cysts from non-parasitic liver cysts. On the other hand, Type II, III, and V hydatid cysts can be accurately identified by their distinct imaging characteristics.
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