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Inadvertent rupture of an echinococcal cyst: case report and review of literature. Am J Med Sci 2004 May;327(5):268-71

Date

05/29/2004

Pubmed ID

15166748

DOI

10.1097/00000441-200405000-00026

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-2442638034 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   8 Citations

Abstract

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 AA

Author

Sheran Mahatme DO Associate Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Aged
Animals
Cysts
Echinococcosis
Humans
Male
Rupture