Modern Aspects of Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatic Echinococcosis in Children

Abstract

A retrospective analysis of diagnostic and treatment outcomes was performed in 21 children with hepatic echinococcosis treated between 2015 and 2026. The patients were aged 4 to 16 years. All children underwent ultrasonography, multislice computed tomography (MSCT), laboratory and serological investigations. All patients received surgical treatment combined with antiparasitic therapy using albendazole. Boys predominated among the examined patients — 14 (66.7%), while girls accounted for 7 (33.3%). Solitary hepatic hydatid cysts were identified in 17 (81.0%) children, while two cysts were detected in 4 (19.0%) patients. Concomitant pulmonary echinococcosis was diagnosed in 4 (19.0%) children. The postoperative period was uneventful in 18 (85.7%) patients. Complications developed in 3 (14.3%) children.