Liver transplantation for neotropical polycystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus vogeli: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 46(1): 119-120, Jan.-Feb. 2013. ilus
Article
in English
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BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Neotropical polycystic echinococcosis (NPE) is a parasitic disease caused by cestodes of Echinococcus vogeli. This parasite grows most commonly in the liver, where it produces multiples cysts that cause hepatic and vessel necrosis, infects the biliary ducts, and disseminates into the peritoneal cavity, spreading to other abdominal and thoracic organs. In cases of disseminated disease in the liver and involvement of biliary ducts or portal system, liver transplantation may be a favorable option. We present a report of the first case of liver transplantation for the treatment of advanced liver NPE caused by E. vogeli.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Helminthiasis
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Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Liver Transplantation
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Bandeirantes/BR