RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Lesson of the month 2: Cough and right hypochondrial discomfort
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 208
OP 209
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.15-2-208
VO 15
IS 2
A1 Hariney Kurunadalingam
A1 Simon W Dubrey
A1 Peter L Chiodini
YR 2015
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/15/2/208.abstract
AB Cystic echinococcosis, commonly known as hydatid disease, is caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Humans are an accidental host to this rare disease in the UK, with around 10–20 new cases reported each year. Once suspected, the diagnosis is confirmed through a combination of relevant history, imaging studies and serological testing. This lesson presents a case of hydatid disease and outlines the significant management issues when cysts rupture and the disease becomes disseminated.