Question

A patient presented with fever and abdominal pain with jaundice. Investigations showed the given findings. Which of the following statements is true regarding this condition?

• A. Surgery is mandatory
• B. Fine-needle aspiration cytology is diagnostic
• C. Angioembolization is the treatment of choice
• D. Echinococcus species is involved in etiology

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

A patient presents symptoms suggestive of a liver condition, fever, abdominal pain, and jaundice. This points towards a hepatobiliary issue. Considering these clinical symptoms, the condition could be related to Echinococcus infection, which can cause a hepatic hydatid cyst. A hydatid cyst results from infestation by Echinococcus species, a type of tapeworm. The presence of such cysts in the liver aligns with the given symptoms.

Analysis of Options:

Surgery is mandatory	This is not universally true; treatment varies based on cyst size and location.
Fine-needle aspiration cytology is diagnostic	This procedure risks spillage and can cause anaphylaxis, so it's not typically used here.
Angioembolization is the treatment of choice	This technique is not applicable to hydatid disease, commonly used in vascular bleeding.
Echinococcus species is involved in etiology	This statement is true for this condition, indicating a hydatid cyst due to parasitic infection.

Conclusion: The correct statement is "Echinococcus species is involved in etiology" as it directly relates the symptoms and findings to a hydatid cyst caused by Echinococcus infection.