Echinococcus granulosus infection of liver
ICD-10 B67.5 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 a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. This infection primarily occurs in regions where livestock is raised, as the lifecycle of the parasite involves canines as definitive hosts and various herbivores as intermediate hosts. The infection can lead to the formation of cysts in the liver, which may vary in size and can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and jaundice if they compress surrounding structures or lead to complications like rupture. Diagnosis is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scans, which reveal cystic lesions in the liver. Treatment often involves surgical intervention to remove the cysts, along with antiparasitic medications such as albendazole or mebendazole to prevent recurrence. The management of this infection requires a multidisciplinary approach, including infectious disease specialists, surgeons, and radiologists, to ensure effective treatment and monitoring.
Detailed history of exposure, symptomatology, and diagnostic imaging results.
Patients presenting with abdominal pain and imaging findings suggestive of hydatid cysts.
Documentation must clearly indicate the relationship between symptoms and imaging findings to support the diagnosis.
Operative reports detailing the surgical approach and findings during cyst removal.
Patients undergoing laparoscopic or open surgery for hydatid cyst excision.
Surgeons should document the size, location, and characteristics of cysts to ensure accurate coding.
Used when a patient with hydatid cysts also has gallbladder disease.
Operative report detailing findings and procedures performed.
Surgeons should document any findings related to the hydatid cysts during the procedure.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice, particularly if the cysts compress surrounding structures or rupture.
