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Giant isolated mesenteric hydatid cyst case report without organ involvement
Murat Velioğlu1, Hüsrev Diktaş, Bilal Kabalak
1Department of Radiology, Girne Military Hospital, Girne, Cyprus. hd3207@gmail.com.
Turkiye Parazitolojii Dergisi
|October 14, 2014
Summary
This case report details a rare primary hydatid cyst of the mesentery in a young man. Hydatid cysts are crucial considerations for cystic masses in endemic regions.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affect the liver and lungs.
- Mesenteric involvement is exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old male presented with a year of abdominal pain and distention.
- Imaging revealed a large, multicystic abdominal mass.
- Histopathology confirmed a primary hydatid cyst of the mesentery.
Findings:
- Surgical excision and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis.
- The patient received a 10-day postoperative course of albendazole.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering hydatid cysts in endemic areas for unexplained cystic abdominal masses.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for patient outcomes.
