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Primary hydatid cyst of the neck
Hüseyin Katilmiş1, Sedat Oztürkcan, Ismail Ozdemir
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Izmir Atatürk Research and Training Hospital, Ministry of Health, Izmir, Turkey.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|May 15, 2007
Summary
A rare hydatid cyst in the neck was diagnosed using imaging and history. Surgical removal followed by albendazole is the recommended treatment for this echinococcus infestation complication.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Parasitology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Hydatid cyst, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is uncommon in the head and neck region, even in endemic areas.
- Echinococcosis typically affects the liver and lungs, with cervical presentations being exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case report details a 33-year-old female with a hydatid cyst in the lateral cervical region.
- Diagnosis relied on imaging modalities and patient history, supported by serologic tests.
Findings:
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is generally contraindicated due to risks of anaphylaxis and cyst dissemination.
- Surgical excision is the primary treatment modality for cervical hydatid cysts.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in head and neck swellings.
- Postoperative albendazole is recommended to mitigate risks associated with potential preoperative contamination.
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