A Complex Case of Multi-organ Hydatid Cystic Echinococcosis: Atypical Presentation and Multidisciplinary Surgical Management
This case report discusses a rare case of multi-organ hydatid cystic echinococcosis involving the liver, bilateral breasts, peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities, mesentery, and omentum. This complexity requires a multidisciplinary surgical approach to manage the atypical spread of the disease. The challenges in diagnosis, specific surgical techniques, and postoperative management strategies were explored. The patient’s successful recovery during the two-year follow-up highlights the importance of thorough diagnosis, surgical planning, and collaboration among specialists, offering valuable insights into managing extensive hydatid disease.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Online Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64258/3067-7130.2025.1020012
- Primary Topic
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00