RADIATION DIAGNOSTICS OF ECHINOCOCCOSIS

Abstract

In order to increase the efficiency of diagnosing echinococcosis, the results of radiation examination of 275 patients with verified forms of this disease were analyzed. Echinococcosis of abdominal localization was diagnosed in 198 cases (72.0%), thoracic - in 45 cases (16.4%), other - in 32 (11.6%). Based on determining the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of radiation examination methods, an algorithm for rational examination of patients has been developed, consisting of four stages: 1 - screening, 2 - clarification of the volume of the lesion, 3 - additional examination for multiple and solitary cysts, more than 3 cm, 4 - control effectiveness of treatment.