Gastroenterol Res

Gastroenterology Research, ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online, Open Access

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Original Article

Volume 5, Number 4, August 2012, pages 139-143

Complications of Hydatid Cysts of the Liver: Spiral Computed Tomography Findings

Figures

Figure 1. Transdiaphragmatic thoracic rupture. It is observed the calcified hydatid cyst wall (black arrow), daughter cysts (white arrow) and pleural effusion with presence of air.

Figure 2. Rupture into biliary tract and subcapsular hepatic space. Change in architecture of the cyst, presence of fluid collection and daughter cysts in the subcapsular hepatic space (arrow) and dilatation of biliary radicles.

Table

**Table 1.** Characteristics of Patients
Patients
No	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Sex and Age	F 92	M 70	F 80	F 63	F 86	M 65	F 64
Known history of hydatid disease	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Clinical features	Acute right upper abdominal quadrant pain	Acute right upper abdominal quadrant pain; Fever	Diffuse abdominal pain Fever Abdominal wall contraction Rebound sensitivity	Diffuse abdominal pain Right thoracic pain Fever; Dyspnea	Acute right upper abdominal quadrant pain with lumbar radiation	Acute right upper abdominal quadrant pain; Fever	Acute right upper abdominal quadrant pain
Laboratory findings	Eosinophilia Increased amylase serum Increased direct bilirubin serum	Eosinophilia Increased direct bilirubin serum	Increased WBC count	Eosinophilia	Mild leukocytosis	leukocytosis	Increased direct bilirubin serum
Treatment	Surger	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Outcome	Improvement	Improvement	Death	Improvement	Improvement	Improvement	Improvement