Multiple and Bilateral Primary Brain Hydatid Cyst Dowling Technique is not always Appropriate (Case Report)
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Echinococcosis occurs worldwide and can affect multiple organs. Majority of the intracranial cysts are secondary and solitary. Bilateral and multiple primary cerebral cysts are uncommon and occur as a result of ruptur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2016-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2165/8237_CE[Ra1]_F(AK)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(Om)_PF2(VsuGH).pdf |
| Summary: | Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by
Echinococcus granulosus. Echinococcosis occurs worldwide
and can affect multiple organs. Majority of the intracranial
cysts are secondary and solitary. Bilateral and multiple
primary cerebral cysts are uncommon and occur as a result
of rupture of primary cerebral cyst or embolization from a
ruptured peripheral cyst. Emergency surgical management
of a 20-year-old man with multiple and bilateral primary
hydatid cysts are presented. Eleven cysts, which were
symptomatic due to their mass effect, were surgically
removed in two stages, followed up with medical treatment.
The patient was admitted firstly, with blindness, headache,
vomiting and frontal syndrome six months later. The patient
deteriorated rapidly with signs of left temporal commitment.
Postoperative outcome was satisfactory. In addition to the
fact, that the presented case is an additional example for the
rare primary multiple and bilateral cerebral hydatid cysts. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8543 2455-6874 |