Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution
Clinical Scorecard: Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Cystic Echinococcosis
Key Mechanisms
Zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus species.
Target Population
Pediatric patients aged 0–13 years.
Care Setting
Single institution in Northern Jordan.
Key Highlights
41 pediatric patients with radiologically confirmed hydatid cysts reviewed.
Liver involvement was most common (56%); single-organ disease in 90%.
Open cyst deroofing combined with albendazole was the primary treatment.
Postoperative complications occurred in 34%; pneumonia was the most frequent.
Recurrence rate during follow-up was 4.9%.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Diagnosis established using abdominal ultrasound and/or CT.
Management
Open cyst deroofing combined with albendazole (15–20 mg/kg/day).
Monitoring & Follow-up
Follow-up for recurrence during a median of 12 months.
Risks
Postoperative complications such as pneumonia and intra-abdominal collections.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Children aged 0–13 years with cystic echinococcosis.
One preoperative course of albendazole followed by six months post-operatively.
Clinical Best Practices
Implement expanded ultrasound screening for early detection.
Educate communities on zoonosis to reduce exposure.
by Aladaileh, Mohammad , Ba-shammakh, Saleh A., Al Ramadneh, Joud , Badran, Yousef , Al-A'athal, Musab , Khamees, Almu'Atasim , Al-tawarah, Tayseer , Aljaiuossi, Anas , Al Bataineh, Bassem , AL-Smirat, Mohammad
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