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A study on profile of hydatid cyst of liver presented at a tertiary care hospital

Background In many countries, hydatid disease is more prevalent in rural areas where there is a closer contact between people and dogs and various domestic animals which act as intermediate vectors.

Methods This study was carried out in the Department of Surgery at a tertiary care hospital. The patients attended surgical OPD and got admitted with hydatid cyst of Liver during the study period were the study subjects.

Results Majority of patients were farmers by occupation (76.7%) and some of them were house wives (13.3%) and Students (10%). The most common presenting complaint was pain abdomen (90%) followed by mass abdomen (30%).

Conclusions Effective interventions include regular de-worming of dogs and vaccinating dogs and other livestock, such as sheep, that also act as hosts for the tapeworm.