Primary intraperitoneal hydatid cyst presenting with abdominal distension: A case report
In patients presenting with abdominal cystic masses, especially in endemic regions, hydatid disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Complete excision of the hydatid cyst combined with antiparasitic therapy is crucial to prevent recurrence.
Authors
- Prajjwol Luitel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6725-5575)
- Bishnu Prasad Kandel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3215-7067)
Institutions
- Tribhuvan University (NP)
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110789
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.27