Unusual localization of hydatidosis: Hydatid cyst of gallbladder

The case of a 38-year-old man suffering from hydatid cyst located in the gallbladder is presented. Although Morocco remains an endemic area for echinococcosis, this presentation of the disease is rare. Pericyst was tightly attached to the liver. Complete pericystectomy followed by cholecystectomy wa...

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Published in:Annals of tropical medicine and public health 2011-07, Vol.4 (2), p.119
Main Authors: Rabbani, K, Narjis, Y, Louzi, A, Benelkhaiat, R, Jalal, Hicham, Finech, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case studies
Cholecystectomy
Cysts
Diagnosis
Echinococcosis
Gallbladder
Health aspects
Parasitic diseases
Physiological aspects
Worms
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Summary:The case of a 38-year-old man suffering from hydatid cyst located in the gallbladder is presented. Although Morocco remains an endemic area for echinococcosis, this presentation of the disease is rare. Pericyst was tightly attached to the liver. Complete pericystectomy followed by cholecystectomy was done. Histopathology confirmed the presence of calcified hydatid cyst of the gallbladder. Perioperative adjuvant medical therapy with albendazole was administered. In a 2-year follow-up, no recurrence has occurred.
ISSN:1755-6783
0974-6005
DOI:10.4103/1755-6783.85766