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Hydatid Disease With Psoas and Gluteal Muscle Involvement Causing Cauda Equina Compression: A Case Report.
Anass Barchid1, Achraf Laiz1, Issam Yazough1
1General Surgery, Tangier University Hospital, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tangier, MAR.
Cureus
|December 20, 2024
Summary
Hydatid disease, a parasitic infection, can manifest unusually in muscle tissue, like the psoas muscle. Early diagnosis and considering this rare presentation are crucial for effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
- It commonly affects the liver and lungs but can rarely involve muscle tissue.
- Human infection occurs via ingestion of tapeworm eggs from contaminated sources.
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