Badreeddine Alami MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Omar Addou MD, MSc, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Youssef Alaoui Lamrani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Imane Kamaoui MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Siham Tizniti, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mustapha Maaroufi, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Meryem Boubbou, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

- Describe the imaging features of hydatid disease in various unusual locations. - Recognize the appropriate imaging methods for each location, its advantages and limitations. - Show the various complications of this infectious process.  

CONTENT ORGANIZATION 1) Introduction 2) Epidemiology and etiopathogeny 3) Imaging tools: Plain radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging 4) Specific radiologic apparence in unusual sites including: Spleen - Kidney - Pancreas- Adrenal gland - Peritoneum and retroperitoneum - Interventricular septum - Pleura- Diaphragmatic crus - pulmonary artery - Brain - Spinal cord - Soft tissue- Testis and Ovary. 5) Complications of hydatid disease including: - Rupture and biliary communication, - Bacterial superinfection of hydatic cyst , - Exophytic growth, - Perforation into hollow viscera, - Peritoneal seeding, - Portal vein involvement, - Abdominal wall invasion. SUMMURY The hydatid disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of a cystic lesion, found anywhere in the body, especially when they occur in endemic regions. Good knowledge of unusual locations and its imaging findings is essential to make a prompt and accurate diagnosis and avoid serious complications of this infectious process.    

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Alami, B, Addou, O, Alaoui Lamrani, Y, Kamaoui, I, Tizniti, S, Maaroufi, M, Boubbou, M, Hydatid Disease: Spectrum of Unusual Locations and Complications.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015389.html