Echinococcus multilocularis infection, multiple sites
ICD-10 B67.61 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of echinococcus multilocularis infection, multiple sites.
Echinococcus multilocularis infection is a parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm, primarily affecting the liver but can also involve other organs. This infection is endemic in certain regions, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is transmitted through contact with infected canids, such as foxes and domestic dogs, or through ingestion of contaminated food or water. The disease can lead to the formation of multilocular cysts that mimic malignancy, causing significant morbidity. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, jaundice, and weight loss, and the condition can progress to liver failure if left untreated. Diagnosis is typically made through imaging studies, serological tests, and sometimes histopathological examination. Treatment often involves surgical intervention to remove cysts, along with antiparasitic medications such as albendazole or mebendazole to manage the infection and prevent recurrence.
Detailed clinical history, laboratory results, and imaging studies.
Patients presenting with abdominal pain and jaundice, suspected echinococcosis.
Need for thorough documentation of travel history and exposure risks.
Operative reports detailing cyst removal and any complications.
Surgical intervention for large hepatic cysts due to echinococcosis.
Documentation of the surgical approach and pathology results.
Used when surgical intervention is required for cyst removal.
Operative report detailing the procedure and findings.
Surgeons should document the extent of the disease and any complications.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can lead to liver failure.
Diagnosis is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scans, serological tests, and sometimes biopsy.
