Hydatid Cyst Disease
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Hydatid cyst disease is an infection caused by the larva of a parasite that forms fluid-filled cysts in organs of the body, most often in the liver or the lungs. It is usually related to contact with certain animals and its course is slow.
Common symptoms: for a time it may cause no discomfort; as the cyst grows, pain or a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, chest discomfort, cough, or reactions from pressure on the affected organ may appear.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable with persistent abdominal discomfort or when an imaging study detects a cyst.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon assesses the management of the cysts, and the oncologist may take part when it is necessary to distinguish their nature. Seeing these professionals makes an orderly workup of the case easier.
Data on 165 doctors who treat hydatid cyst disease
Which specialist treats hydatid cyst disease?
Hydatid cyst disease is diagnosed and treated by a general surgeon, a specialist in the surgical management of this type of cyst. If you have abdominal pain or a palpable mass, see this specialist for an evaluation. You can find general surgeons near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hydatid cyst disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is hydatid cyst disease?
Hydatid cyst disease is an infection caused by the larva of a parasite that forms fluid-filled cysts in organs of the body, most often in the liver or the lungs. It is usually related to contact with certain animals and its course is slow.
Which doctor treats hydatid cyst disease?
Hydatid cyst disease is diagnosed and treated by a general surgeon, a specialist in the surgical management of this type of cyst. If you have abdominal pain or a palpable mass, see this specialist for an evaluation. You can find general surgeons near you through our directory.