Orbital hydatid cyst

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Parasitology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Hydatid cysts typically affect organs like the liver and lungs.
• Orbital hydatid cysts are rare, often located in the superolateral or superomedial aspects.
• Inferior orbital hydatid cysts are exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

• A case of a primary orbital hydatid cyst with an inferolateral location is presented.
• The patient had no prior history of hydatid disease or evidence of cysts in other organs.
• Surgical removal was performed using a frontotemporoorbitozygomatic approach combined with the puncture-aspiration-injection-reaspiration technique.

Findings:

• The presented case highlights an unusual inferolateral localization of a primary orbital hydatid cyst.
• The combined surgical technique proved effective for cyst removal.
• No hepatic or pulmonary hydatid cysts were detected radiologically, confirming primary orbital infection.

Implications:

• Orbital hydatid cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral proptosis.
• The described combined surgical technique offers a safe and effective method for removing orbital hydatid cysts.
• Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial to prevent potential complications.