Gallbladder Hydatid Cyst: A Review on Clinical Features, Investigations and Current Management.

Published in: Clinical and experimental gastroenterology (2020)

GBHC mostly affects females with abdominal pain being the most common symptom. Ultrasonography is expedient though CT-scan is more sensitive. Albendazole monotherapy has questionable value. Open cholecystectomy is the most common operation. However, laparoscopy is safe in experienced hands.

Keyphrases

abdominal pain
contrast enhanced
computed tomography
dual energy
magnetic resonance imaging
image quality
minimally invasive
positron emission tomography
combination therapy
open label
robot assisted
magnetic resonance
patient reported
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial