Open AccessA rare case: Spontaneous gastric fistula from a hydatid cyst of the liver
Author(s) -
Behyamet Onka,
Fatima Zohra Benmoula,
WendYam Mohamed Traore,
Daoud Ali Mohamed,
Selma Khouchoua,
Ittimade Nassar,
Nabil Moatassim Billah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20210087
Subject(s) - hydatid cyst , asymptomatic , medicine , cyst , biliary fistula , stomach , fistula , radiological weapon , helminthiasis , disease , surgery , radiology , general surgery , gastroenterology , pathology
The hydatid cyst is a worldwide anthropozoonosis, which constitutes a health issue in Northern Africa. It may involve any organ, but it mostly affects the liver. This often asymptomatic disease can lead to multiple complications. Among them, spontaneous fistulization of a hepatic hydatid cyst in the stomach is exceptional even in endemic countries. We report the case of a 38-year-old female with febrile biliary colics due to a hydatid cyst of the liver fistulized in the stomach. The diagnosis was established based upon different clinical, biological and mainly radiological features. She received surgical treatment with satisfactory postoperative outcome.