ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Key words: Echinococcosis diagnosis
;
Echinococcosis surgery
;
Anthelmintics
;
Albendazole
;
Pregnancy complications
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. We report on a primigravida, who was admitted in the 14th week of pregnancy because of recurrent vomiting and upper abdominal pain. The diagnosis of a large 20 cm echinococcal cyst of the liver was confirmed by ultrasound and an indirect hemagglutination test (IHA). In the 19th week of pregnancy a subtotal cystectomy was performed under perioperative treatment with the anthelmintic drug Albendazole. The patient delivered a 1420 g, 41 cm premature boy in breech position at 33 weeks. The significance of echinococcal cysts in pregnancy is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00634349
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