Epidemiological Study of Hydatid Cyst in Najaf City, Iraq

Background Cystic echinococcosis (hydatid cyst) is a significant zoonotic disease endemic to Iraq. Understanding the localized clinical and epidemiological trends is vital for improving surgical outcomes and public health strategies.

Objective To determine the epidemiological and clinical profile of patients diagnosed with liver hydatid cysts within the hospitals of Najaf City, Iraq.

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Key information

Conditions

Hydatid Cyst, Hepatic Cestode Infections Digestive System Diseases Echinococcosis Echinococcosis, Hepatic Helminthiasis Infections Liver Diseases Liver Diseases, Parasitic Parasitic Diseases

Age range

9 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Alkafeel

Najaf, 00964, Iraq

About this study

Patients and Methods This retrospective observational study analyzed the records of 350 patients treated for liver hydatid cysts across multiple hospitals in Najaf, Iraq, from February 2021 to June 2024. Data were extracted from official patient records, including sociodemographic characteristics, clinical presentation, cyst morphology, and postoperative complications.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients of any age or gender with a radiologically or surgically confirmed diagnosis of liver hydatid cyst

Exclusion criteria

Patients with hydatid cysts located exclusively in extra-hepatic sites (e.g., brain, lung, bone, spleen, or muscle). Patients with severe chronic comorbidities or incomplete medical records were also excluded to ensure data integrity

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

To determine the epidemiological and clinical profile of patients diagnosed with liver hydatid cysts within the hospitals of Najaf City, Iraq.

Time frame: February 2021 to June 2024

This retrospective observational study analyzed the records of 350 patients treated for liver hydatid cysts across multiple hospitals in Najaf, Iraq, from February 2021 to June 2024.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Al-Kafeel University

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Registry information

Official study title

Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Hepatic Hydatid Cysts in an Endemic Area: A Multi-Center Investigation in Najaf City, Iraq.

Acronym: Hydatid cyst

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jan 27, 2026
Registry last updated: Jan 27, 2026

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