The Pathology of Echinococcosis and the Current Echinococcosis Problem in Western Turkey (A Report of Pathologic Features in 80 Cases

M. Şerefettin CANDA; Merih GÜRAY; Tülay CANDA; Hüseyin ASTARCIOĞLU

Makale detayları

The Pathology of Echinococcosis and the Current Echinococcosis Problem in Western Turkey (A Report of Pathologic Features in 80 Cases

Yazarlar:

M. Şerefettin CANDA | Merih GÜRAY | Tülay CANDA | Hüseyin ASTARCIOĞLU

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 6, pp.369-374

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2003

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000756679

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

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Özet:

 

Echinococcosis is an infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis. It manifests as cyst formations in various organs, affecting both humans and animals. The cysts may be unilocular (E. granulosus) or multilocular   (E. multilocularis). Multilocular cysts have particular significance, for their macroscopic appearance is reminiscent of malignant tumors and their prognosis is  poor. The purpose of this study is to describe our cases and to start a discussion on the current echinococcosis problem in İzmir, western Anatolia. The pathological   features of 80 cases of echinococcosis diagnosed at Dokuz Eylül University  Pathology Department over the last 21 years have been reviewed. Seventy-two of the 80 cases were caused by E. granulosus and the rest were caused by E. multilocularis. Fifty-five patients (68.75%) were female and 25 (31.25%) were male. The most common localization was the liver (56.25%). Hydatid disease due to cystic echinococcosis is one of the most important public health and economic problems in Turkey. The disease occurs predominantly in eastern Anatolia but may be encountered in any part of the country.

 

Echinococcosis is an infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis. It manifests as cyst formations in various organs, affecting both humans and animals. The cysts may be unilocular (E. granulosus) or multilocular   (E. multilocularis). Multilocular cysts have particular significance, for their macroscopic appearance is reminiscent of malignant tumors and their prognosis is  poor. The purpose of this study is to describe our cases and to start a discussion on the current echinococcosis problem in İzmir, western Anatolia. The pathological   features of 80 cases of echinococcosis diagnosed at Dokuz Eylül University  Pathology Department over the last 21 years have been reviewed. Seventy-two of the 80 cases were caused by E. granulosus and the rest were caused by E. multilocularis. Fifty-five patients (68.75%) were female and 25 (31.25%) were male. The most common localization was the liver (56.25%). Hydatid disease due to cystic echinococcosis is one of the most important public health and economic problems in Turkey. The disease occurs predominantly in eastern Anatolia but may be encountered in any part of the country.

Makale detayları

The Pathology of Echinococcosis and the Current Echinococcosis Problem in Western Turkey (A Report of Pathologic Features in 80 Cases

Yazarlar: M. Şerefettin CANDA | Merih GÜRAY | Tülay CANDA | Hüseyin ASTARCIOĞLU

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 6, pp.369-374

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2003

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2000756679

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Echinococcosis

Echinococcus granulosus

E. multilocularis

western Anatolia

Sayı

Yazarlar:

M. Şerefettin CANDA | Merih GÜRAY | Tülay CANDA | Hüseyin ASTARCIOĞLU

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 6, pp.369-374

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2003

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000756679

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144