ATYPICAL LOCALIZATIONS OF ECHINOCOCCOSIS – A SYNTHETIC REVIEW

Echinococcosis is a parasitic zoonosis caused by the larval forms of the genus Echinococcus, particularly E. granulosus and E. multilocularis, representing a major public health concern in endemic regions [3,5]. The liver (≈70%) and lungs (≈20%) are the classical sites of infection [4,7]. In 10–15% of cases, atypical localizations occur, presenting with nonspecific clinical manifestations and significant diagnostic challenges [6,14]. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to prevent severe complications [1,10].