Echinococcus
Alternative Names
Hydatidosis; Hydatid disease, Hydatid cyst diseaseSymptoms
- abdominal pain in upper right quadrant
- severe itching of skin
- cough
- bloody sputum
- chest pain
- fever
Exams and Tests
A physical examination may reveal abdominal pain, involvement of other organs, skin signs, and occasionally, shock.
The following tests may be done to determine the presence and location of the cysts:
- Chest x-ray
- Thoracic CT scan or ultrasound
- Abdominal X-ray
- Abdominal CT scan or ultrasound
- Blood test for antibodies to echinococcus
- Liver function tests
Most often, echinococcosis does not cause symptoms and is found accidentally when an imaging test is done for another reason.
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