The purpose of this article is to describe the spectrum of ultrasound, CT and MR imaging findings of different localisations of hydatid disease in the pediatric population

Hydatid disease is a zoonotic disease caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus with high prevalence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among all types of Echinococcus, Echinococcus granulosus is the most common type. Humans become infected by a fecal-oral route, with ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces of the definitive host, usually a dog. The life cycle of Echinococcus includes the intermediate host, usually a sheep. Worms in their adult form live in the upper part of the dog's bowel, which than expels feces...

Ultrasound is the primary imaging modality for the diagnosis and evaluation of hydatid disease (fig 3.). It enables localization and evaluation of the cyst content. CT and MRI are essential for establishing a relationship with surrounding structures. They are a modality of the first choice for organs that are inaccessible for ultrasound evaluation. CT is better for detection of calcification of the cyst, which is crucial for determination of the viability of the cyst. This is very important for making an appropriate decision about the...

Imaging findings of hydatid disease have some specific characteristics. As population migration from endemic areas became more frequent recently, especially to Western European countries, radiologists should be aware of hydatid disease and consider it in differential diagnosis

M. Becircic; Sarajevo/BA - nothing to disclose I. Sefic-Pasic; Sarajevo/BA - nothing to disclose O. Ali Abud; Sarajevo, SARAJEVO/BA - nothing to disclose D. Bulja; Sarajevo/BA - nothing to disclose S. Vegar-Zubovic; Sarajevo/BA - nothing to disclose

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