Hydatid Cyst In Turkey: Ten Years of Experience From A Single-Center
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Hydatid cyst is a zoonotic disease of Echinococcosis granulosis, which occurs in human and is a serious health concern in many parts of the world including Turkey. The aim of this study was to contribute to the health statistics related to hydatid cyst with the data obtained from our clinic, and to discuss hydatid cysts in respect of location, cyts number and size of cysts. Methods: Cases diagnosed as hydatid cyst in the Pathology Department of Antalya Education and Research Hospital between 2008-2017 were evaluated based on criteria such as age, gender and location of the cyst. Results: A total of 177 lesions were detected in 166 patients, comprising 72 females and 94 males with a mean age of 42.1 years (range, 3 - 76 years). Location was determined as the liver in 113 (63.8%) cases and the lung in 35 (19.8%). In 9 cases, 2 different locations and in 1 case, 3 different locations were determined in the same presentation. In 30 lesions (16.9%) an unusual site other than the lungs or liver was detected. Conclusions: Hydatid cyst is a serious public health problem in Turkey, just as in other developing countries. As hydatid cyst can be found in all areas of the body, it should be kept in mind when patients in endemic areas present with cystic lesions.
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Hulya Tosun Yildirim
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