Τίτλος:
Treatment of hepatic hydatid cyst in a 7-year- old boy using a new type of radiofrequency ablation electrode
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Objective: Unusual setting of medical care Background: Radiofrequency ablation has been established as a treatment method for malignancies and some particular cystic lesions, especially in adults. Experience with radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of hydatid cysts, especially in children, is limited. Case Report: Although echinococcosis is rare, especially in children, we describe a 7-year-old boy with lung and liver cystic echinococcosis. Diagnosis was established by clinical history and imaging findings and confirmed by positive antiechinococcal antibodies. After 6 months of chemotherapy with albendazole, the liver lesion remained and a radiofrequency ablation under computed tomography guidance was obtained. The procedure was performed with a new type of ablation electrode in order to minimize handling and procedure duration and to achieve the best clinical result in only 1 session. This type of electrode provides the ability to simultaneously drain and ablate the cyst and the ability to monitor the desired ablation temperature in real time. Conclusions: Our patient is the first pediatric case with hepatic hydatid cyst treated successfully with the use of a new type of radiofrequency ablation electrode under computed tomography guidance. © Am J Case Rep, 2017.
Συγγραφείς:
Botsa, E.
Thanou, I.
Nikas, I.
Thanos, L.
Περιοδικό:
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Εκδότης:
International Scientific Information, Inc.
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
albendazole; immunoglobulin G antibody, abdominal pain; antimicrobial therapy; Article; case report; chemotherapy; child; clinical article; clinical examination; computed tomography scanner; computer assisted tomography; coughing; Echinococcus granulosus; electric conductivity; electrode; enzyme linked immunosorbent assay; eosinophilia; fever; general anesthesia; hemoglobin determination; hepatosplenomegaly; human; international normalized ratio; laboratory test; leukocyte count; liver hydatid cyst; lung hydatid cyst; lung lobe; male; medical history; partial thromboplastin time; physical examination; radiofrequency ablation; school child; splenomegaly; supine position; thorax radiography; thrombocyte count; ultrasound; catheter ablation; computer assisted surgery; devices; diagnostic imaging; liver hydatid cyst; lung hydatid cyst; x-ray computed tomography, Catheter Ablation; Child; Echinococcosis, Hepatic; Echinococcosis, Pulmonary; Humans; Male; Surgery, Computer-Assisted; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
DOI:
10.12659/AJCR.904432
