A Challenging Case of Refractory Biliary Leak in a Patient With Hydatid Liver Disease

Aws Alameri, Mohammed Alkhero, Alfarooq Alshaikhli, Abbas Alshami, James Saca

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Abstract

Hydatid liver disease (HLD) is the most common form of hydatid disease, and it is caused by a zoonotic infection with a tape worm. It is endemic mostly in sheep-farming countries and rare in the United States. Liver involvement is usually asymptomatic, but symptoms develop upon growth of the cyst leading to many complications, most common of which is intra-biliary rupture, and less likely biliary obstruction. Diagnosis is clinical, serologic and radiologic. Therapeutic approaches to HLD include surgery, anthelminthic medications and medico-surgical procedures. Here we present a case of HLD that presented in advanced stage leading to grave consequences, complicated course and difficult therapeutic options.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)267-270
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Medical Cases
Volume12
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Cystobiliary fistula
  • Hydatid disease
  • Intra-biliary rupture
  • Refractory hydatid liver disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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