Hydatid Disease Involving Some Rare Locations in the Body: a Pictorial Essay
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 531-540, 2007.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-203910
ABSTRACT
Hydatid disease (HD) is an endemic illness in many countries, and it poses an important public health problem that's influenced by peoples' socioeconomic status and migration that spreads this disease. Although rare, it may occur in any organ or tissue. The most common site is the liver (59-75%), followed in frequency by lung (27%), kidney (3%), bone (1-4%) and brain (1-2%). Other sites such as the heart, spleen, pancreas and muscles are very rarely affected. Unusual sites for this disease can cause diagnostic problems. This pictorial essay illustrates various radiological findings of HD in the liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas, peritoneal cavity, omentum, adrenal, ovary, lung, mediastinum and retroperitoneum. Familiarity with the imaging findings of HD may be helpful in making an accurate diagnosis and preventing potential complications.
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Main subject:
Pancreas
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Spleen
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Radiographic Image Enhancement
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Contrast Media
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Abdominal Cavity
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Digestive System
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Digestive System Diseases
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Echinococcosis
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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