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  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children, Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Hydatid cyst in the neck is a rare parasitic infection. Early diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial for treating this uncommon condition, especially in endemic regions.

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  • Parasitology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Hydatid cyst, caused by Echinococcus granulosis, is a zoonotic parasitic disease.
  • Cervical hydatid cysts are rare, often presenting as isolated neck masses.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to similar-presenting congenital cysts and tumors.

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  • An 8-year-old boy presented with a year-long isolated left posterior neck mass.
  • Initial imaging suggested cystic lymphangioma.
  • Surgical excision was performed, with histopathology confirming a hydatid cyst.

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  • Cervical hydatid cysts are frequently misdiagnosed.
  • Differential diagnoses include cystic lymphangioma, branchial cleft cyst, and other neck cysts.
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  • While imaging is sensitive, definitive diagnosis of neck cysts can be difficult.

    • Implications:

    • Isolated cervical hydatid cysts should be considered in cystic neck masses, particularly in endemic areas.
    • Surgical excision combined with chemotherapy is the primary treatment.
    • Prevention strategies are vital for managing hydatid disease.