Recurrent costovertebral hydatidosis with epidural extension

Mariam Kassimi1, Amal Rami1, Jihane Habi1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences/Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

Summary

Osseous echinococcosis, particularly affecting the ribs and spine with epidural extension, is rare. This case highlights the diagnostic role of MRI and the challenge of recurrent disease despite surgical intervention.