Rarely an hepatic hydatid cyst can rupture with formation of a fistula to the colon.
Clinical features:
(1) The patient has hydatid cysts in the liver.
(2) A fistula is present from one of the cysts to the colon.
Manifestations of the fistula may include:
(1) anaerobic abscess involving the hepatic cyst
(2) hydatid cyst material passed in the stool
The diagnosis can be made by imaging studies with contrast.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
