[Hydatid liver disease revealed by surgical acute abdominal syndrome]

Abstract

Hepatic hydatid disease is an uncommon surgical emergency. We report an observation and its diagnosis and treatment.

Case report: An algerian child consulted in emergency unit for appendicitis syndrome. The surgeon discovered an opened hydatid liver cyst. He performed a cystectomy associated with post-operative chemotherapy.

Discussion: Hepatic hydatid disease is frequent in endemic zone. If not complicated, it is often revealed by hepatomegaly. The diagnosis is radiological and mainly serological. Management is medicosurgical.

Conclusion: Prognosis depends on early surgical management. Long-time serological and echographic follow-up is required.