Primary Hydatid Disease in Femoral Muscles

Usually, intramuscular hydatid cysts are secondary, resulting from the spread of cysts from other areas either spontaneously or after operations for hydatidosis in other regions. We present an unusual case of a primary hydatid cyst found in the left thigh of a 35-year-old woman, presenting as an enlarging soft-tissue tumour. Ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examinations revealed a multilocular intramuscular cyst in the anterior aspect of her left thigh, and no disease at any other location. We removed the entire cyst surgically, and macroscopic and microscopic histopathological examinations confirmed the diagnosis of muscular hydatidosis. Three years after the operation there had been no recurrence. In regions where hydatidosis is endemic, a tumour in any part of the body should be considered a hydatid cyst until proven otherwise.

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A Case of Hydatid Cyst of Thyroid Gland

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v5i2.8830 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 143-145 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Arpan Kumar Dey ◽

Pijush Kanti Mandal ◽

Agnibha Dutta ◽

Subhraprakash Pramanik ◽

Saurabh Maji ◽

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Keyword(s):

Thyroid Gland ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Rare Case ◽

Medical Science ◽

Science Volume ◽

The Body ◽

Multinodular Goitre ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst ◽

The Brain ◽

Thyroid Lesions

Hydatid cyst may be found in almost any part of the body, but most often in the liver and the lungs. Other organs affected occasionally include the brain, muscle, kidney, heart, pancreas, adrenal, and thyroid gland. Hydatidosis located in the thyroid is an infrequent finding, even in endemic regions. This report documents a rare case with a cystic nodule in the thyroid detected by ultrasonography. The patient was a 30-year-old woman with an euthyroid multinodular goitre. Ultrasonography revealed a cystic nodule, and the ultrasonic appearance of the cyst liquid showed multiple echoes, suggesting that the nodule could be a hydatid cyst. The histopathologic examinations confirmed this to be a primary hydatid cyst of thyroid. During the differential diagnosis of the cystic thyroid lesions, hydatid disease of the thyroid gland should be considered in endemic areas. Chemotherapy is necessary to avoid recurrence. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i2.8830 Asian Journal of Medical Science, Volume-5(2) 2014: 143-145

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Unusual Presentation of Hydatid Cyst in Breast with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2017/6237435 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ali Koc ◽

Inanc Samil Sarici ◽

Umit Erkan Vurdem ◽

Ozgur Karabiyik ◽

Ummugulsum Ozgul Gumus

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Computed Tomography ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Left Breast ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Ultrasound Computed Tomography ◽

Diagnostic Role ◽

Characteristic Features

We report a case of 59-year-old woman with a painful left breast mass, compatible with types II-III hydatid cyst. Lesion was evaluated with mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging modalities. Magnetic resonance imaging had important diagnostic role with demonstrating characteristic features of the lesion and had capability of showing complications. Surgery also confirmed the diagnosis of a hydatid cyst.

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Primary hydatid cyst of soleus muscle : A case report

Bangladesh Medical Journal ◽

10.3329/bmj.v42i2.18988 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 60-62

Author(s):

MN Nahar ◽

H Iqbal ◽

MS Yesmin ◽

SM Arafat

Keyword(s):

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Soleus Muscle ◽

Unusual Case ◽

Soft Tissue Mass ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

History Taking ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst ◽

Histopathologic Findings

Muscle hydatidosis is rare, accounting only for 35% of all cases. We present an unusual case of a primary hydatid cyst found in the soleus muscle of a 42-year-old woman, presenting as an enlarging soft-tissue mass for 6 months associated with pain. The hydatid cyst was confined into muscle, without affecting the bone. En block surgical excision of the cyst was undertaken. Histopathologic findings confirmed the diagnosis. No recurrence occurred during the follow-up period of 8 months. Skeletal muscle echinococcosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of limb masses, especially in endemic countries. A meticulous history taking and MR imaging is essential, while pericystectomy is an effective method of treatment. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v42i2.18988 Bangladesh Med J. 2013 May; 42 (2): 60-62

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Case Report: Infected primary hydatid cyst of the thigh

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.53651.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 786

Author(s):

Myriam Jrad ◽

Haifa Zlitni ◽

Hakim Zouari ◽

Miriam Boumediene ◽

Ines Soussi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Biceps Femoris ◽

Cystic Mass ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Skeletal Site ◽

Characteristic Features ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst

Hydatic cyst may occur in many organs such as the liver, lung, brain or heart with radiologic features of liver and lung involvement being well known. The musculo-skeletal site is infrequent accounting for 0.7–3% cases of all cases resulting from direct implantation of oncospheres more often than hematic dissemination. We report the case of an 18-year-old female student who visited our hospital because of a swelling in the posteroexternal aspect of the left thigh that had grown during the previous six months and had become tender in the previous month with setup of fever three days before admission. Superficial ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a cystic mass of the posterior compartment of the thigh developed within the short chief of the biceps femoris. Serology for hydatid cyst was positive. The diagnosis of an infected hydatid cyst was suspected preoperatively, and the patient was given antibiotics and anthelminthic treatment. The cyst was then completely excised and the histopathologic exam confirmed the hydatic origin. The patient was put on oral anti-helminthics and has been on regular follow up for last twelve months with no evidence of recurrence. Hydatidosis rarely occurs in the soft tissues and the diagnosis is challenging particularly when it is secondary infected. Hydatid serology provides certainty in the diagnosis of echinococcosis when it is positive. When it’s negative, imaging (Ultrasound, Computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) may be an approach for making the diagnosis revealing the most characteristic features of hydatid cyst.

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An unusual case of primary hydatid cyst of the breast and chest wall

Hellenic Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1007/s13126-015-0267-5 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 87 (6) ◽

pp. 497-500 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Santanu Sarkar ◽

Tamonas Choudhuri ◽

Sandeep Kumar ◽

Soumyajyoti Panja ◽

Mala Mukherjee

Keyword(s):

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Chest Wall ◽

Unusual Case ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst

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Gossypiboma mimicking a distal pancreatic mass: Report of a case

Open Medicine ◽

10.2478/s11536-009-0096-4 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 136-139 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Savas Yakan ◽

Safak Oztürk ◽

Mustafa Harman ◽

Oktay Tekesin ◽

Ahmet Coker

Keyword(s):

Histopathological Examination ◽

Abdominal Mass ◽

The Body ◽

Mass Lesion ◽

Soft Tissue Tumour ◽

Peptic Ulcer Perforation ◽

Palpable Mass ◽

Tissue Tumour ◽

Splenic Hilus ◽

Greater Curvature

AbstractGossypiboma (retained surgical sponge) is a pseudotumor within the body that is composed of non-absorbable surgical material with a cotton matrix. Because the symptoms of gossypiboma usually are nonspecific and may appear years after surgery, the diagnosis of gossypiboma may be difficult because the condition may mimic a benign or malignant soft-tissue tumour in the abdomen and pelvis. A 61-year-old woman with a one-year history of left upper-quadrant pain and weight loss was referred to our center. She had undergone peptic ulcer perforation 23 year ago. Physical examination revealed dullness and palpable mass in the left upper abdomen. On examination by computed tomography (CT), a hypodense mass of 12 cm in diameter between the greater curvature of the stomach, pancreas, and splenic hilus was detected. Upon exploration, a mass lesion of 10 cm in diameter was detected between the greater curvature of the stomach and splenic hilus, which caused dense adhesions not in communication with the pancreas. It was excised and a splenectomy was performed. After a macroscopic examination, the mass lesion was diagnosed as gossypiboma. Although ultrasonography (US), CT, angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to diagnose gossypiboma, definitive diagnosis is possibile only upon surgery or histopathological examination. As a result, when an abdominal mass is observed, surgeons should carefully investigate the patient’s past surgical history while taking the possibility of gossypiboma into consideration.

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A Case Report of Primary Brain Hydatid Cyst in a Child

Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.32598/irjns.6.1.7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 41-48

Author(s):

Deepak Garg ◽

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Gaurav Jain ◽

Virendra Sinha ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Female Child ◽

The Body ◽

Body Parts ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Limb Weakness ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Clinical Presentations ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽

The Brain

Background and Importance: Hydatid cyst is endemic in India, with different clinical presentations according to the site of involvement in the body. However, its occurrence in the brain without the involvement of other body parts is rare. Case Presentation: An eight-year-old female child presented with right-sided limb weakness and slurring of speech. The diagnosis of primary brain hydatid cyst was made with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain. The cyst was removed completely, resulting in improved post-operative slurring of speech and limb weakness. Conclusion: In countries where hydatid disease is endemic, brain hydatidosis should on top of the differential diagnoses for intracerebral cystic lesions and managed as per hydatid protocol until proved otherwise. This approach is critical to prevent rupture and dissemination.

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ISOLATED PRIMARY HYDATID CYST OF THE PANCREAS: A CASE REPORT

European Medical Health and Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

10.12955/emhpj.v8i1.543 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mehmet Eren Yuksel ◽

Bulent Aytac ◽

Ahmet Karamercan

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Abdominal Ultrasound ◽

The Body ◽

Stage 4 ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst ◽

Caucasian Female ◽

Vague Abdominal Pain

Hydatid disease is caused by tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. E. granulosus forms hydatid cysts in human body, mostly in the liver and the lung. However, isolated primary hydatid cyst of the pancreas is rarely seen. Hereby, we report a 40-year-old Caucasian female with a hydatid cyst in the body of the pancreas. The patient, complaining of vague abdominal pain was examined with abdominal ultrasound. The ultrasound scan of abdomen revealed an exophytic cystic lesion in the body of the pancreas, approximately 7.5x5 cm in size. The defined lesion was thought to be compatible with hydatid cyst stage 4-5. The surgical team informed the patient about all possible treatment options. The patient was put on albendazole treatment, 400 mg twice daily, for two months. Despite the medical treatment, the patient complained about abdominal pain and discomfort affecting her daily life. Therefore, she decided for surgical intervention. Following the intraoperative application of scolicidal hypertonic 20% NaCl solution, partial cystectomy with capitonnage was performed. The patient did well postoperatively. Isolated primary hydatid cyst of the pancreas is rarely seen, however, it should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain, especially in endemic areas.

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Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Axillary Region: A Case Report

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/362610 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mehrangiz Zangeneh ◽

Mahmood Amerion ◽

S. Davar Siadat ◽

Mohsen Alijani

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Hydatid Disease ◽

The Body ◽

Thick Wall ◽

Pathological Examination ◽

Tissue Mass ◽

Abdominal Ultrasonography ◽

Axillary Region ◽

Primary Hydatid Cyst

Introduction. Hydatid disease is a disease caused by the cestodeEchinococcus.Echinococcus granulosusis the most commonEchinococcusspecies affecting human. It may affect any organ and tissue in the body, most in the liver and lung. Disease is endemic in some regions of the world, and is common in Iran. Primary hydatid cyst of the axillary region is an unusual and rare localization of hydatid disease. So far, only sixteen cases have been published in the all medical literature.Case Report. Herein, we present a 33-year-old woman because of a mass in the axillary region of four months duration. Axillary ultrasonography showed a thick wall cystic lesion. No abnormality was found in mammographic examination of either breast, or in abdominal ultrasonography and chest X-ray. The mass was excised for pathological examination that showed a typical laminated membrane of hydatid cyst. Postoperative IgG- ELISA serology in this case was negative. Based on pathology an axillary hydatid cyst was diagnosed.Conclusion. Hydatid cyst should be considered in endemic areas in patients presenting with a soft tissue mass in the axillary region.

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Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in prenatal diagnosis of tumour of the foetal head and neck

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo ◽

10.2298/sarh1202097n ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 140 (1-2) ◽

pp. 97-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aleksandra Novakov-Mikic ◽

Katarina Koprivsek ◽

Milos Lucic ◽

Sinisa Stojic

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Prenatal Diagnosis ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Mode Of Delivery ◽

Parietal Bone ◽

Soft Tissue Tumour ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Foetal Head ◽

Tissue Tumour ◽

Ultrasound Diagnostics

Introduction. Foetal tumours are relatively rare; prenatal diagnosis enables additional diagnostics, and thus the decision on the continuation of pregnancy and planning of delivery. The paper presents prenatal ultrasound diagnostics of foetal head tumour with additionally analyzed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Case Outline. On ultrasound imaging, in a 27-year old nullipara, a tumour of the foetal head was suspected at the 22nd gestational week. By consultative ultrasound, a 45x41x50 mm echogenic soft tissue tumour with hypoechogenic areas was confirmed, which originated from the left side of the skull spreading towards the neck on the left behind the ear. On colour Doppler no vascularisation was seen within the tumour but several vessels were seen along the border-line and on the surface. The scan showed no associated abnormalities. Karyotype was 46, XY. MRI scan using triplanar SSFSE and HASTE sequences was done at 26 weeks and confirmed a 84C45C71 mm tumour originating from the scalp, spreading along the endocranium over the entire surface of the fronto-temporal sqama and left parietal bone. The tumour did not disturb the integrity of the internal tabula, and did not spread intracranially. Based on these findings, the diagnosis of haemangioma was made. At 38 weeks gestation, a 3810 g male infant was delivered by Caesarean section. A bluish, well-defined, non-pulsatile tumour arising from the left frontoparietal region was seen, thus confirming the diagnosis of haemangioma. Conclusion. MRI improved delineation of the tumour facilitating better planning of postnatal management and mode of delivery, with the information on the postnatal course and prognosis. In the prenatal period, MRI following an ultrasound diagnosed foetal tumour, is an additional part of diagnostic examinations, and is not contraindicated during pregnancy.

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