Disseminated peritoneal hydatidosis following blunt abdominal trauma: A case report
2008

Case Report of Disseminated Peritoneal Hydatidosis After Abdominal Trauma

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Shah Nimish J, Vithalani Nikunj K, Chaudhary Rahul K, Mohite Prashant N

Primary Institution: Government Medical College & Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Baroda, Gujarat, India

Conclusion

The patient died of anaphylactic shock shortly after surgery for disseminated peritoneal hydatidosis.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient had a history of blunt abdominal trauma five years prior.
  • Imaging revealed multiple hydatid cysts in the liver and peritoneal cavity.
  • Despite medical treatment, the cysts did not decrease in size, necessitating surgery.
  • Over 250 cysts were removed during the surgical procedure.

Takeaway

A woman had a lot of cysts in her belly after getting hurt, and even after surgery, she got very sick and died.

Methodology

The patient underwent imaging studies, medical treatment with Albendazole, and surgical intervention to remove cysts.

Limitations

The case is a single report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

A 45-year-old middle-aged woman.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-118

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