Hydatid cyst involving Right Pectoralis Major Muscle: A case report

Hydatid disease is caused by Echinococcus granulosus; a tapeworm. They rarely affect the musculoskeletal system of the body (<5% of cases). The objective of this case report is to discuss about hydatid cyst disease involving the right pectoralis major muscle.

Herein, we report a case of a 35 years old lady who came to the outpatient department with a gradually increasing soft swelling at the right upper chest below the clavicle. The final diagnosis was made with the help of a CT scan. The cyst was excised and the area was washed with a scolicidal agent. There was no recurrence after six months of follow up and the patient was doing well.

Hydatid cyst of the Pectoralis Major is rare and must be considered in the differential of any muscular swelling in the body in endemic areas. These cysts should be treated with enucleation/excicion followed by irrigation of the area with a scolicidal agent.