Hydatid Cyst of Brain: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Hydatid disease is caused by the infestation of the larvae of Taenia echinococcus. Intracranial hydatid cyst is a rare disease, with reported incidence of 1-2% of all cases with hydatid disease. We report a 26 years old female patient presented to us with various typical neurological signs and symptoms. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain with contrast study was suggestive of a large multi-cystic lesion in left parieto-occipital region most likely hydatid cyst. Hydatid cyst can occur in any organ or tissue of the body including brain and orbit, the bone and brain are the fourth common site of involvement after liver, lungs and peritoneum. The treatment of hydatid cyst is surgical, and the aim of surgery is to excise the cyst in toto without rupture to prevent recurrence and anaphylactic reaction. A high index of suspicion with early diagnosis and proper management can prevent life threatening consequences of Hydatid cyst even in adult patients.
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Bhagirath More, Jasdeep Singh, Mayuri Salunke
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- EP ID EP537615
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.5.070
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