Open AccessCase Reports: Peritoneal hydatidosis in a young girl
Author(s) -
Imtiaz Wani,
AM Lone,
Ishtiaq Hussain,
Ajaz Ahmad Malik,
Mukhtar Thoker,
Wani Ka
Publication year - 2011
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.294
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 0855-0328
DOI - 10.4314/gmj.v44i4.68911
Subject(s) - medicine , laparotomy , peritoneal cavity , girl , surgery , general surgery , acute appendicitis , psychology , developmental psychology
We report a case of peritoneal hydatidosis that occurred post laparotomy. Patient was diagnosed nine months after she had laparotomy for suspected acute appendicitis. The whole peritoneal cavity was studded with cysts. In view of diffuse involvement, patient was managed conservatively and showed response to medical therapy.