Intraperitoneal Rupture of Hepatic Hydatid cyst Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Dr. Narendra Prajapati; Dr. Deshraj Choudhary; Dr. Shakil Memon; Dr. Bonny Shah; Dr. Ankit Patel; Dr. Ravi Myatra

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Intraperitoneal Rupture of Hepatic Hydatid cyst Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Dr. Narendra Prajapati, Dr. Deshraj Choudhary, Dr. Shakil Memon, Dr. Bonny Shah, Dr. Ankit Patel, Dr. Ravi Myatra

Abstract :

Peritonitis due to rupture of liver hydatid cyst secondary to blunt abdominal trauma can present with fatal consequences. Timely diagnosis and appropriate surgical management can be life saving. We report a case of ruptured liver hydatid cyst in the peritoneal cavity following trauma and its successful operative management in a preadolescent previously asymptomatic boy. Importance of detailed physical examination and early diagnosis by using appropriate radiological investigations is highlighted.