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Radiologic Features of Hydatid Disease
Author(s) -
Pendse Himanshu Ajay,
Nawale Ajita Jaywant,
Deshpande Sneha Satish,
Merchant Suleman Adam
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/ultra.34.5.895
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , medical diagnosis , radiology , echinococcosis , differential diagnosis , hydatid cyst , modality (human–computer interaction) , pathology , cyst , human–computer interaction , computer science
Hydatid disease is commonly encountered in specific geographic areas of the world. Hydatidosis affects multiple organs and has diverse radiologic presentations. Sonography remains an important modality for diagnosing this condition, as it optimally detects cystic structures, floating membranes, and debris. Sonography forms the crux of radiologic diagnosis of hydatid disease. It not only helps diagnose the disease but also aids in guiding therapeutic interventions. The main objective of this article is to describe the imaging features of hydatid disease in its various stages. This article gives an overview of the spectrum of sonographic manifestations of hydatid disease in various locations, along with common differential diagnoses. A brief description of therapeutic management is also presented.