Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution - Takeaways - MDSpire

Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution

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  • 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

  • March 30, 2026

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    Cystic echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease with varied presentations, particularly in pediatric cases in Northern Jordan.

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    A study of 41 children revealed liver involvement in 56% and lung involvement in 39%, with most cases being single-organ.

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    Open cyst deroofing combined with albendazole was performed on 40 patients, showing a mean operative time of 105 minutes.

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    Postoperative complications occurred in 34% of patients, with pneumonia and intra-abdominal collections being the most common.

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    The study concluded that the treatment approach resulted in low recurrence rates and emphasized the need for improved screening and education.

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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

  • 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

  • March 30, 2026

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