Research progress in treatment of alveolar echinococcosis / 中华地方病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Alveolar echinococcosis is a kind of parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis infecting the human body. It is characterized by tumor-like, invasive growth, serious disease and high fatality rate. Even though the number of patients is limited, they require life-long treatment because of the serious condition, many complications, and treatment difficulties. At present, there are three clinical treatment options for alveolar echinococcosis, including surgical treatment(radical hepatectomy, palliative resection, liver transplantation), intervention treatment(ultrasound or CT-guided intervention, endoscopic intervention), and anti-infective drug treatment. This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the above-mentioned schemes, and provides a basis for correct selection of treatment methods for alveolar echinococcosis.