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Primary axillary hydatid cyst.

Adil Arsalane1, Massime El Hammoumi, Faycal El Oueriachi

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Mohamed V Military University Hospital, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Mohamed V Souissi, Rabat, Morocco.

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Summary

Echinococcosis, a parasitic zoonotic infection, can manifest in unusual locations like the axilla. This case highlights a rare axillary hydatid cyst diagnosis in a 43-year-old male, confirmed via histology.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Echinococcosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease with a specific geographic distribution.
  • Typically, Echinococcosis affects the liver and lungs, but rare presentations in other locations occur.
  • Axillary involvement is an uncommon manifestation of Echinococcosis.

Observation:

  • A 43-year-old male presented with a cystic lesion in the left axilla.
  • Initial imaging (ultrasound and CT) suggested a hydatid cyst or vascular malformation.
  • The lesion's location in the axilla is atypical for Echinococcosis.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision was performed for the axillary lesion.
  • Histological examination confirmed the presence of a hydatid cyst.
  • This confirmed Echinococcosis in an unusual anatomical site.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Echinococcosis.
  • Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in differential diagnoses for cystic lesions, even in atypical locations.
  • Emphasizes the role of histological confirmation in diagnosing rare parasitic diseases.