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  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Zoology

Background:

  • Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread zoonosis where humans act as accidental intermediate hosts.
  • While CE can affect any tissue, oromaxillofacial involvement is rare and lacks systematic study or evidence-based treatment guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate existing knowledge and clinical experience regarding oromaxillofacial manifestations of cystic echinococcosis.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of this uncommon presentation of a global zoonotic disease.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed with a comprehensive strategy, including Medical Subject Headings, wildcard, truncated terms, and Boolean operators.
  • No filters were applied to the search results, and two independent evaluators assessed publications based on predefined criteria.

Main Results:

  • The search yielded 538 results, with 83 publications detailing 108 cases of oromaxillofacial cystic echinococcosis included.
  • The parotid gland, mandibular, and maxillary regions were the most frequently affected sites. The median patient age was 22 years.
  • Surgical intervention was the primary treatment, employed in 97 of the reported cases.

Conclusions:

  • Thorough patient evaluation for additional cysts is crucial in oromaxillofacial cystic echinococcosis cases.
  • Treatment options include surgery, minimally invasive interventions, and drug therapy with benzimidazoles.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, often necessitating a multidisciplinary approach for effective management.