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Orbital hydatid cyst - A rare case report
Anibran Ghosh1, Somnath Saha, Arindam Jha
1Dept of E.N.T., Medical College, Kolkata, India.
Summary
Cystic hydatid disease of the orbit is rare, causing proptosis and vision loss. Endoscopic surgery and albendazole chemotherapy offer safe management options for this orbital hydatid cyst.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Parasitology
- Surgical Endoscopy
Background:
- Orbital cystic hydatid disease is an uncommon parasitic infection.
- It can lead to significant ocular morbidity, including proptosis and visual impairment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of cystic hydatid disease affecting the orbit.
- To discuss the endoscopic surgical management and medical treatment of orbital hydatidosis.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a 35-year-old female with unilateral proptosis.
- Ophthalmological examination and diagnostic imaging (details not provided in abstract).
- Endoscopic endonasal surgical approach and albendazole chemotherapy.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with progressive, nonpulsatile proptosis and complete visual loss in the right eye.
- Successful management involved a combination of endoscopic endonasal surgery and albendazole chemotherapy.
Conclusions:
- Orbital hydatid cyst is a rare but treatable cause of proptosis.
- Endoscopic endonasal management is a viable and safe option for selected cases.
- Albendazole chemotherapy is an important adjunct in treating cystic hydatid disease of the orbit.
