Splenic hydatid cyst. A report of 16 cases

The authors' experience with splenic hydatidosis is presented. Sixteen cases, representing 3% of the hydatidosis treated surgically in our center, are reviewed. Pain in the left upper quadrant, splenomegaly and calcifications detected by simple abdominal radiology are the most suggestive indica...

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Published inRevista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 79; no. 4; p. 254
Main Authors Herrera Merino, N, Abascal Morte, J, Díaz del Río Botas, M, Peñalver, R, Colás Vicente, A, Sánchez Movilla, A, Inchausti Teja, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.04.1991
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Echinococcosis - diagnosis
Echinococcosis - surgery
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - epidemiology
Splenectomy
Splenic Diseases - diagnosis
Splenic Diseases - surgery
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Summary:The authors' experience with splenic hydatidosis is presented. Sixteen cases, representing 3% of the hydatidosis treated surgically in our center, are reviewed. Pain in the left upper quadrant, splenomegaly and calcifications detected by simple abdominal radiology are the most suggestive indications. The definitive diagnosis is based on abdominal echography and CT scan, which have the greatest sensitivity and specificity. The treatment should be surgical, attempting to preserve as much splenic tissue as possible, although in our experience, it is infrequent that conservative treatment can be used due to massive involvement of the spleen.
ISSN:1130-0108