Echinococcus granulosus infection of liver
ICD-10 B66.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of echinococcus granulosus infection of liver.
Echinococcus granulosus infection of the liver, also known as hydatid disease, is caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. This parasitic infection primarily affects the liver, leading to the formation of cysts that can vary in size and number. The cysts may remain asymptomatic for years but can cause significant complications if they rupture, leading to anaphylactic reactions or secondary infections. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice, depending on the size and location of the cysts. Diagnosis is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI, which reveal the characteristic cystic lesions. Treatment often involves surgical intervention to remove the cysts, along with antiparasitic medications such as albendazole or mebendazole to prevent recurrence. The disease is more prevalent in areas where livestock is raised, as the tapeworm's lifecycle involves dogs as definitive hosts and humans as accidental hosts.
Detailed patient history, including travel and exposure risks, imaging results, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with abdominal pain and imaging findings suggestive of hydatid cysts.
Ensure that all symptoms and diagnostic tests are documented to support the diagnosis.
Operative reports detailing the surgical approach and findings during cyst removal.
Patients undergoing laparoscopic or open surgery for cyst excision.
Document the rationale for surgical intervention and any complications encountered.
Used when cysts are removed laparoscopically.
Operative report detailing the procedure and findings.
Ensure that the surgical approach is clearly documented.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice, particularly if the cysts are large or rupture.
Diagnosis is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI, which reveal characteristic cystic lesions in the liver.
Treatment often involves surgical removal of the cysts, along with antiparasitic medications like albendazole or mebendazole to prevent recurrence.
