Abstract
The outcome of 5 children with visceral hydatid cysts treated with Albendazole and surgical therapy is reviewed. The diagnoses were confirmed by immunological tests, X-ray, ultrasound scanner (US) and computer tomography. The therapeutic approach was correlated to the type of infection pictures. Immunological tests, X-ray and US were performed with the aim to evaluate the response to the therapeutic protocol. Combination of pharmacological and surgical treatment resulted in a complete resolution for all patients without any recurrence and further dissemination of infection.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Albendazole / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Echinococcosis / diagnosis
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Echinococcosis / drug therapy
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Echinococcosis / surgery
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Echinococcosis / therapy*
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / diagnosis
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / drug therapy
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / surgery
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Echinococcosis, Hepatic / therapy
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / surgery
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Treatment Outcome