EPILEPTIC SEIZURES AND HYDATID CYST RUPTURE

Akpinar G., Altinbilek E., Gunduz H., Ozturk D., Gulen B., Ipekci A., ...More

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.32, no.1, pp.167-169, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.19193/0393-6384_2016_1_26
  • Journal Name: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.167-169
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Diagnosis and treatment of a hydatid cyst continues to be a problem in endemic areas, such as Turkey. Hydatid cyst rupture into the peritoneum can cause severe anaphylactic reactions. The most common cause of intraperitoneal hydatid cyst rupture is cyst rupture occurring after trauma.