BACKGROUND Hydatid disease is a life-threatening parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Infection with E. granulosus typically results in the formation of hydatid cysts in the liver, lungs, kidney, and spleen. Primary intracranial hydatid cyst disease is extremely rare. Here, we are reporting an unusual case of Echinococcus, where the only identifiable lesion was a hydatid cys...

Cystic disease of the spleen is an uncommon entity in general population. Most cases result from parasitic infection by Echinococcus granulosus, a form called splenic hydatid disease (SHD), with a reported frequency of 0.5-6.0% within abdominal hydatidosis. On the contrary, an isolated splenic involvement of hydatid disease is very uncommon even in endemic regions. Two cases of primary SHD mana...

The article by Arce and others was helpful. However, in cases of giant splenic hydatid cyst, splenectomy or partial splenectomy is generally considered the preferred treatment rather than removal of the cyst, as reported by Rashid and others. If there is more than one cyst, a large cyst, a cyst in a deep organ location, or an infected cyst, open surgery should be done. I agree with Arce and oth...

Abstract Background This study aims to describe the clinical features of isolated primitive splenic hydatid cyst, discuss and compare different surgical approaches this uncommon disease. Methods is a descriptive retrospective carried out over period 7 years extending from January 2013 December 2019 reporting eight cases cysts. Data were collected register general surgery department Jendouba reg...

Introduction: Hydatid cyst is among parasitic diseases common between man and domestic animals, as well as domestic and non domestic carnivorous animals. This disease causes organ damage and injuries in human, and sometimes leads to death. This study aims at assessment of secondary hydatid cyst growth in laboratory animals and determination of their sensitivity. Materials and Methods: The Pr...

Sir, Only a few cases of hydatid cyst occurring in the neck area have been reported the biggest series being 9 cases reported by Touhami et al.' This prompted us to report a further case. A 25 year old male presented with a swelling on the left side of the lower neck, gradually progressive in size for one year. The swelling was 10 x 8 cm, situated partially under the left lower part of the ster...

A 16-year-old girl presented with pain in the left hypochondrium, which had been progressing for 5 months. Examination revealed large splenomegaly, and ultrasonography showed a huge hydatid cyst in the spleen. Preoperative planning and postoperative care lead to successful management of this entity. Radiological investigations also play a major role in diagnosis and decrease morbidity.

A 15-year-old girl was admitted with a 2-month history of early satiety, abdominal pain, nausea, and progressive dyspnea. Abdominal examination revealed a markedly distended abdomen. The patient's family lived in a region endemic for hydatid disease and her brother had a hydatic cyst in the liver. Serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) against Echinococcus granulosus was positive (titer 1/1,280) using th...

Sir, Only a few cases of hydatid cyst occurring in the neck area have been reported the biggest series being 9 cases reported by Touhami et al.' This prompted us to report a further case. A 25 year old male presented with a swelling on the left side of the lower neck, gradually progressive in size for one year. The swelling was 10 x 8 cm, situated partially under the left lower part of the ster...