Editorial Material 2024 · 7 citations

Characteristics of the imaging diagnosis of alveolar echinococcosis

Aydin, Sonay, Irgul, Baris, Memis, Kemal Bugra, Kizilgoz, Volkan, Kantarci, Mecit

Abstract

Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) primarily manifests in the liver and exhibits characteristics resembling those of slow-growing malignant tumours. Untreated Echinococcus multilocularis infection can be lethal. By infiltrating the vascular systems, biliary tracts, and the hilum of the liver, it might lead to various problems. Due to its ability to infiltrate neighbouring tissues or metastasize to distant organs, AE can often be mistaken for malignancies. We present a concise overview of the epidemiological and pathophysiological characteristics of AE, as well as the clinical manifestations of the disease. This article primarily examines the imaging characteristics of AE using various imaging techniques such as ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, and virtual non-enhanced dual-energy CT. We additionally examined the contribution of radiography in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the condition.

Keywords

Alveolar echinococcosis Echinococcus multilocularis Virtual non-enhanced dual-energy computed tomography Percutaneous cyst drainage Cyst infection Interventional radiology LIVER MULTILOCULARIS MANAGEMENT

WoS Categories

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Surgery

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
Year: 2024
Volume: 16
Issue: 9
ISSN: 1948-9366
DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.2748
WoS UID: WOS:001324770300019

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