Table 1
Antibody titres for Echinococcus granulosus before and after surgery
| Echinococcus granulosus/antibodies | Result | Value | Reference value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline test | positive | ≥1:5120 | <1:160 | titre | IHA |
| 4 months after surgery | positive | 1:1280 | <1:160 | titre | IHA |
| 12 months after surgery | positive | 1:320 | <1:160 | titre | IHA |
| 28 months after surgery | positive | 1:160 | <1:160 | titre | IHA |
Figure 1a
Right hepatic lobule with hypoechoic avascular formation (cyst)
Figure 1b
Left hemiabdomen entirety filled with multiple cystic septated formations
Figure 2
Contrast-enhanced MSCT of the abdomen and pelvis with cystic lesion in the liver and multiple lesions in the left hemiabdomen
Figure 3
Postoperative contrast-enhanced MSCT of the abdomen and pelvis without cystic lesion 12 months after surgery