An Atypical Presentation of Cystic Echinococcosis

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" An Atypical Presentation of Cystic Echinococcosis "
Tetali, Bhavana; Grahf, Daniel C.; Abou Asala, Elian D.; Axelson, Daniel

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	912681
Doc. No	:	LA3zv1s1kc
Title & Author	:	An Atypical Presentation of Cystic Echinococcosis [Article]\ Tetali, Bhavana; Grahf, Daniel C.; Abou Asala, Elian D.; Axelson, Daniel
Date	:	2020
Title of Periodical	:	UC Irvine
Abstract	:	Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an infection caused by the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. CE generally manifests in the liver, but it may present in any organ. These patients often first present to the emergency department. Mortality over 10 years is significant for those who go undiagnosed. We report the case of a 34-year-old patient who immigrated from Yemen six years earlier. She presented with acute onset dysuria, suprapubic pain, and fever. Imaging revealed a primary multicystic mass on the right renal pole with a secondary lesion in the right hepatic lobe. On further investigation, the patient’s serum was positive for echinococcus antibodies.