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M O Buhari1, O Omoseebi2, O O Oyeleye3
1Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Email: mikhail@unilorin.edu.ng, Tel:- +234 803 279 6509.
Abstract:
Echinococcosis is a zoonosis caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. Cerebral echinococcosis (CE) poses a significant public health challenge due to its neglected status. It is endemic in Central Asia, Africa and parts of South America, with prevalence estimated to be 1.18-3 per 100,000 population in Iran. We report the case of a 45-year-old male who presented with seizure disorders and was evaluated and treated for a neoplasm, with complete excision of the lesion. Pathologic examination revealed the characteristic echinococcal (hydatid) cyst. The patient recovered fully. As CE is a great imitator of several other conditions in endemic areas, a high index of suspicion must be maintained in endemic countries.
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