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Isolated hydatid cyst of the pancreas masquerading as pancreatic pseudocyst

Abhishek Chinya1, Ashwini Khanolkar1, Jyoti Kumar2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.

BMJ Case Reports
|August 13, 2015
PubMed

Insights

A rare pancreatic hydatid cyst in a child, initially without jaundice, required surgery and later management for a pseudocyst. Early diagnosis of pancreatic hydatid cysts is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Parasitology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pancreatic hydatid cysts are exceptionally rare, often presenting with obstructive jaundice.
  • This case highlights a pediatric presentation without typical obstructive jaundice.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old girl presented with a pancreatic cyst.
  • Surgical exploration confirmed a hydatid cyst of the pancreas.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent partial pericystectomy.
  • A pancreatic pseudocyst developed postoperatively, necessitating cystogastrostomy.
  • The patient recovered well after the second procedure.

Implications:

  • Pancreatic hydatid cysts pose diagnostic challenges and should be considered in cystic pancreatic lesions.
  • Serological tests are valuable for early diagnosis of these rare cysts.

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