Abstract: Journal of Clinical Surgery Care Research

Abstract:
Hydatid human disease is mainly caused by infection with the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. It is an important parasitic infection of humans, which follows the accidental ingestion of eggs excreted in the feces of infected dogs. It is found in all over the world mostly in grazing areas. This is asymptomatic but with the passage of time form fluid filled cyst that effect major organs like liver, lungs, heart, brain and bones etc. These cysts may burst and cause life threatening problems. Other symptoms include loss of apitite, anemia, weakness, weight loss, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice and shortness of breath. To review the hydatid disease of liver, so that physician should understand the pathology, manifestations and treatment of this disease and will help control the disease in future. We performed PUBMED, EMBASE, and CENTRAL searches for research papers of hydatid disease. Surgical removal of cysts is the treatment of choice. In operable case, mebendazole and albendazole should be prescribed.