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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2024; 16(9): 2748-2754
Published online Sep 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.2748
Characteristics of the imaging diagnosis of alveolar echinococcosis
Sonay Aydin, Baris Irgul, Kemal Bugra Memis, Volkan Kızılgoz, Mecit Kantarci
Sonay Aydin, Baris Irgul, Kemal Bugra Memis, Volkan Kızılgoz, Department of Radiology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan 24100, Türkiye
Mecit Kantarci, Department of Radiology, Erzurum Ataturk University, Erzurum 25000, Türkiye
Author contributions: Kantarci M and Irgul B designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Kizilgoz V contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Aydin S, Irgul B, Kizilgoz V, Kantarci M and Memis KB contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript, illustrations, and review of literature. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Baris Irgul, MD, Research Assistant, Department of Radiology, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Medicine, No. 32 Haci Ali Akin Street, Erzincan 24100, Türkiye. barisirgul@gmail.com
Received: January 28, 2024
Revised: June 6, 2024
Accepted: June 24, 2024
Published online: September 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Ultrasound can be utilized as a screening and first imaging technique in alveolar echinococcosis (AE). It is also capable of offering direction for interventional procedures. For the purpose of planning and supervising procedures as well as diagnosing patients with AE, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are essential. Particular importance is given to interventional methods while diagnosing and treating complicated patients. Radiology is essential in helping doctors make early diagnoses and suitable treatment decisions.