Alveolar hydatid disease

About: Alveolar hydatid disease is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 171 publications have been published within this topic receiving 2993 citations. The topic is also known as: AHD & alveolar colloid of the liver.

Current findings on the epidemiology of alveolar echinococcosis in France

Abstract: On the basis of a ten year study, the authors provide the present knowledge concerning the epidemiology of alveolar hydatid disease in France. The various hosts involved in the life-cycle of the parasite are enumerated. Six small rodent species act as natural intermediate hosts with marked differences in susceptibility. The definitive hosts are: i) wild foxes; 30 per cent of them are found parasitized in hyperendemic areas; ii) domestic carnivores especially dogs and to a lesser extent cats. Until the present work, the presence of infected domestic dogs and cats was not demonstrated in France. In conclusion, dogs seem to play an important role in the human contamination by the parasite. Consequently simple prophylactic measures are recommended.

Relationship between hepatic grayish-white solid nodules in horses imported from Canada and larval Echinococcus multilocularis infection.

Abstract: Histopathological and genetic examinations were conducted on grayish-white solid hepatic nodules in 150 horses imported from Canada, in order to investigate larval Echinococcus multilocularis infection. Ten of the 150 horses (6.7%) were diagnosed with alveolar hydatid disease. The sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome b genes obtained from all 10 polymerase chain reaction positive samples had 99 to 100% identity with the European haplotype E1 of E. multilocularis. Therefore, we concluded that the infections likely originated in Canada.

Hydatid cyst in the floor of the mouth

Abstract: A case of hydatid cyst in the floor of the mouth, which extruded spontaneously, is reported.

Primary Spinal Alveolar Hydatid disease: A case Series with Review of Literature

Abstract: AIM: The aim of this case series is to share our experiences of the pitfalls and challenges in the diagnosis and management of 3 cases of primary spinal alveolar hydatid disease over 5 years and to provide a perspective through review of the literature. MAtERIAL And MEtHodS: The patients were evaluated clinically and investigated using the relevant imaging modalities. Surgeries by posterior approach were performed with removal of the entire cyst with through debridement along with neural decompression in all. The instability of spine was taken care with instrumentation. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopathologic examination. All patients received long-term antihelminthic therapy with 15mg/kg per day of Albendazole in monthly cycles. RESuLtS: After surgery, all patients improved. However, over time, recurrence was observed. Two patients had complete neurological recovery at regular follow-up, one patient lost to follow-up for about 18 months. Later on she presented with recurrence of disease and subsequently died. concLuSIonS: Primary alveolar spinal hydatid disease is a very rare condition. It is difficult not only to diagnose but to treat as well. Spinal instability should be kept in mind. Regular follow-up is must to decrease morbidity and mortality by detecting recurrence as the rate is very high. KEy wo RdS: Alveolar hydatid, hydatid cyst, spinal