Hepatocardiopulmonary hydatid cysts : a rare paediatric case

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South African Medical Association

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Echinococcus granulosus (CE) is a worldwide public health problem causing considerable human morbidity and mortality. We report on a case of complicated paediatric echinococcosis as evidenced by pulmonary, hepatic and cardiac cysts. Combined surgery and chemotherapy represent an appropriate strategy for managing cardiac and cardiopulmonary echinococcosis. However, there is a pressing need for developing a prevention strategy, collaborative research efforts and establishing a registry for information sharing, particularly in SA and other endemic regions.

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Echinococcus granulosus, Morbidity, Mortality, Surgery

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SDG-03: Good health and well-being

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Mfingwana, L., Goussard, P., Van Wyk, L. et al. 2024, 'Hepatocardiopulmonary hydatid cysts : a rare paediatric case', South African Journal of Child Health, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJCH.2024.v18i2.1851.