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Primary hydatid cyst with an unusual location--a case report.

F Săvulescu1, I-I Iordache, R Hristea

  • 1Second Surgical Department, Carol Davila Central Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania. savfl@yahoo.com

Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|August 24, 2010
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Human cystic echinococcosis, a rare soft tissue infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus, can be successfully treated with surgery and antihelminthic drugs. This case highlights effective management of a thigh hydatid cyst.

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  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Human cystic echinococcosis is a widespread zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus, posing a significant public health challenge in endemic areas.
  • While typically affecting organs like the liver and lungs, primary echinococcosis in soft tissues is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old woman presented with a large, painless mass in her right thigh's subcutaneous tissue.
  • Clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings strongly suggested a hydatid cyst.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent conservative surgery combined with intraoperative and postoperative antihelminthic treatment (Albendazole).
  • She recovered uneventfully within 7 days and showed no recurrence during a 1-year follow-up period.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the possibility of soft tissue echinococcosis and demonstrates a successful treatment protocol.
  • Early diagnosis and a combination of surgical intervention with antiparasitic medication are crucial for managing this rare condition.