Primary Splenic Hydatid Cyst- A Rare Case

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9

Abstract

Primary extrahepatic hydatid cysts area very rare presentation, Splenic hydatid cysts are usually secondary to either intra-operative spillage of daughter cysts or post operative hydatitosis. Primary splenic hydatid cysts constitutes 2% to 3.5% of all hydatid cysts. The most common site of disease is the liver, followed by the lungs, kidney, bones and brain. Other sites such as the heart, spleen, pancreas and muscles are very rarely involved. We are reporting a case of a primary isolated splenic hydatid cyst.

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Dr Rajkamal Kanojiya

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Dr Rajkamal Kanojiya (2014). Primary Splenic Hydatid Cyst- A Rare Case. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 2(9), 2328-2331. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-207805