Inadvertent rupture of an echinococcal cyst: case report and review of literature. Am J Med Sci 2004 May;327(5):268-71
Date
05/29/2004Pubmed ID
15166748DOI
10.1097/00000441-200405000-00026Scopus ID
2-s2.0-2442638034 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 8 CitationsAbstract
Echinococcal disease is infrequently seen in developed countries. In the United States, most cases are imported from endemic areas. Although frequently asymptomatic, enlarging cysts can cause local symptoms. Cysts can rupture spontaneously or as a result of trauma. Optimal management of accidental rupture of echinococcal cysts with little or no symptoms is not well known. The authors describe a case of inadvertent rupture of an echinococcal cyst and review the English literature to determine an acceptable management strategy.
Author List
Patel SS, Butt AAAuthor
Sheran Mahatme DO Associate Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAnimals
Cysts
Echinococcosis
Humans
Male
Rupture