hyatid disease Flashcards
complications of cyst
rupture
b/ pressure effect
c/ secondary infection
d/ allergic reactions
complications of cyst
rupture
b/ pressure effect
c/ secondary infection
d/ allergic reactions
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ELISA
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ELISA
MEDICATIONS
albendazole
mebendazole
names of the layers
pericyst - the host reaction to try and seal of infectious its maninly fibrous fluid
laminated membrane -secretes the fluid
inner germinal layer
active part which constantly produces new scolices and daughter cysts
if somone has cysts in liver and lung what to do
operate on lung first then liver
what can x ray show
air fluid levels (if partially drained ) and can sometimes see calcifications if the parasite is dead
what can occacionally ahppen to a live cyst
Occasionally,
rupture of a cyst into the biliary tree
releases brood capsules that cause
obstructive Maundice and features of
cholangitis. Spread through the
diaphragm may lead to respiratory
symptoms.
