[Peritoneal hydatidosis in children. Report of a historical case]

Arch Pediatr. 2003 Oct;10(10):895-7. doi: 10.1016/s0929-693x(03)00460-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Peritoneal hydatidosis is a rare localisation of hydatic disease, most often secondary to a hydatic cyst of the liver. Its primitive form is considered due to a haematogenous diffusion through arterial vessels. We report a historical case of peritoneal hydatidosis concomitant to a hepatic localisation, in a 13-year-old girl. Diagnosis was performed by ultrasounds and CT scan, and a strong positive serology. Surgical cure has been completed by pharmacologic treatment with the aim of avoiding a relapse. A brief reminder of the therapeutic management of the disease is provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis
  • Echinococcosis / drug therapy
  • Echinococcosis / surgery*
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Peritoneal Diseases / parasitology*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed