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	Alveolar hydatid disease;
ICD-10	B67.7
ICD-9	122.7
DiseasesDB	4048

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Latest revision as of 17:22, 24 September 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S

Synonyms and keywords: Alveolar echinococcosis, AE, echinococcosis alveolar, echinococciasis multilocular

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 {{SK}} Alveolar echinococcosis, AE, echinococcosis alveolar, echinococciasis multilocular
-==Epidemiology and Demographics==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease overview|Overview]]==
-Alveolar hydatid disease is found worldwide, mostly in northern latitudes. Cases have been reported in central Europe, Russia, China, Central Asia, Japan, and North America. In North America E. multilocularis is found primarily in the north central region from eastern Montana to central Ohio, as well as Alaska and Canada. Human cases have been reported in Alaska, the province of Manitoba, and Minnesota. Prevalence among wild foxes and coyotes is high, and may reach over 50% in some areas; however, even in these areas, transmission to humans has been low.
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease causes|Causes]]==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease differential diagnosis|Differentiating Alveolar hydatid disease from other Diseases]]==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
+==[[Alveolar hydatid disease natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
 ==Diagnosis==
-===History and Symptoms===
-AE is caused by tumor-like or cyst-like tapeworm larvae growing in the body. AE usually involves the liver, but can spread to other organs of the body. Because the cysts are slow-growing, infection with AE may not produce any symptoms for many years.
-*Pain or discomfort in the upper abdominal region.
-*Weakness.
-*Weight loss may occur as a result of the growing cysts.
-*Symptoms may mimic those of liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver.
-*[[Hemoptysis]] may be present.
-===Physical Examination===
+[[Alveolar hydatid disease history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease x ray|X ray]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease CT|CT]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease MRI|MRI]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease ultrasound|Ultrasound]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
-On physical examination,
-* [[Abdominal mass]] may be present.
-* [[Ascites]] may be present.
-* [[Hepatomegaly]] may be present.
-* [[Hydrocephalus]] may be present.
-===Laboratory tests===
-Laboratory tests findings are
-* [[Eosinophilia]]
-* [[Cholestatic jaundice]]
-==Other Imaging findings==
-* Intracranial calcification
 ==Treatment==
-===Surgery===
-Surgery is the most common form of treatment for AE, although removal of the entire parasite mass is not always possible. After surgery, medication may be necessary to keep the cyst from growing back.
+[[Alveolar hydatid disease medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease surgery|Surgery]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Alveolar hydatid disease future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
-===Prevention===
-If you live in an area where E. multilocularis is found in rodents and wild canines, take the following precautions to avoid infection:
+==Case Studies==
-* Don't touch a fox, coyote, or other wild canine, dead or alive, unless you are wearing gloves. Hunters and trappers should use plastic gloves to avoid exposure.
+:[[Alveolar hydatid disease case study one|Case #1]]
-* Don't keep wild animals, especially wild canines, as pets or encourage them to come close to your home.
-* Don't allow your cats and dogs to wander freely or to capture and eat rodents.
-* If you think that your pet may have eaten rodents, consult your veterinarian about the possible need for preventive treatments.
-* After handling pets, always wash your hands with soap and warm water.
-* Fence in gardens to keep out wild animals.
-* Do not collect or eat wild fruits or vegetables picked directly from the ground. All wild-picked foods should be washed carefully or cooked before eating.
-==References==
-{{reflist|2}}
-==External Links==
-* [http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/alveolarechinococcosis/factsht_alveolarechinococcosis.htm The Division of Parasitic Diseases]
 [[Category:Pulmonology]]

Alveolar hydatid disease
ICD-10	B67.7
ICD-9	122.7
DiseasesDB	4048

Alveolar hydatid disease: Difference between revisions

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