[Multiple echinococcosis of brain, heart and kidneys]

Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 2011;75(1):57-65; discussion 65.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The authors report a rare case of multiple echinococcosis (brain, heart and kidneys). Neuronavigation, intraoperative ultrasound scanning have allowed to plan exact and non-traumatic access to the cysts. Microsurgical technique and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring provided removal of seven cysts without their rupture from the left parietooccipital and right parietal area with good postoperative functional result. Serologic analysis of antibodies with antigens of echinococci and histological research confirmed the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Helminth / blood*
  • Antigens, Helminth / blood*
  • Brain Diseases / blood
  • Brain Diseases / complications
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / parasitology
  • Brain Diseases / surgery
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic* / blood
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic* / complications
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic* / diagnosis
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / blood
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Diseases / parasitology
  • Kidney Diseases / surgery
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antibodies, Helminth
  • Antigens, Helminth