Primary liver cancer complicated by hepatic cystic echinococcosis: a case report
10.16250/j.32.1374.2021073
- VernacularTitle:原发性肝癌合并肝囊型棘球蚴病1例
- Author:
Tao LIU
1
;
Zhao-jun XU
1
;
Shu-yun JIANG
2
;
Guang-zhao LIU
2
;
Xin-le WANG
2
;
Zi-chao XIONG
2
;
Cheng WANG
3
Author Information
1. Graduate School of Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai 810001, China; Co-first authors
2. Graduate School of Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai 810001, China
3. Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hepatic cystic echinococcosis;
Primary liver cancer;
Hepatic artery infusion and chemoembolization;
Case report
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2022;34(4):429-431
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A primary liver cancer patient complicated by hepatic cystic echinococcosis was reported. The case was admitted to the hospital due to intermittent upper abdominal discomfort for more than half a month, and an auxiliary examination revealed primary liver cancer complicated by hepatic cystic echinococcosis. Then, hepatic artery infusion and chemoembolization was performed, and no treatment was given to cystic echinococcosis lesions. Following treatment, the patient had remarkable improvements in the liver functions.