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[Lumbar intradural hydatid cyst. Case report].

S Hilmani1, M El Malki, A Bertal

  • 1Service de Neurochirurgie, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc.

Neuro-Chirurgie
|April 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Hydatid disease affecting the spine is rare, but this case shows successful surgical removal of a cauda equina cyst. Early diagnosis and complete resection lead to excellent recovery from neurological deficits.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Parasitology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a significant public health concern, particularly in developing nations.
  • Cerebrospinal involvement in hydatid disease is uncommon, representing approximately 1% of all cases.
  • The spino-radicular form of neurocysticercosis is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 25-year-old female presenting with cauda equina syndrome.
  • Thoracolumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intradural process from L3 to L5 with characteristic signal intensities on T1 and T2 weighted images, without contrast enhancement.
  • No vertebral involvement was detected.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration via L3-L5 laminotomy identified multiple free-floating vesicles among the cauda equina nerve roots.

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  • The vesicles were easily and completely extirpated without adherence to neural structures.
  • Histopathological confirmation of hydatid cysts was obtained.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the possibility of rare spinal hydatid disease presentations.
    • Prompt diagnosis and complete surgical excision are crucial for favorable outcomes, preventing cyst rupture and preserving neurological function.
    • Early intervention can lead to the recovery of motor deficits and sphincter dysfunction, underscoring the importance of timely management.