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Giant primary pancreatic echinococcosis.
Lucas M Garcias1, Santiago Reimondez1, Enzo Giordano1
1Unidad Cirugía Hepatobiliopancreática y Trasplante, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Biomédicas de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
Medicina
|August 12, 2025
Summary
Giant pancreatic hydatid cysts are rare, but successful surgical intervention and albendazole therapy can prevent recurrence. This case highlights effective management of a large Echinococcus granulosus cyst in the pancreas.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus (EG), typically affects the liver and lungs.
- Pancreatic involvement is exceptionally rare, accounting for only 0.2% of hydatid disease cases.
- Primary pancreatic echinococcosis presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its rarity.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old female presented with abdominal pain, distension, and early satiety.
- A giant 16 x 12 cm hydatid cyst was identified in the pancreatic head via CT scan.
- The cyst's proximity to the superior mesenteric vein necessitated a cephalic duodenopancreatectomy.
Findings:
- Surgical management combined with preoperative and postoperative albendazole therapy proved effective.
- Pathological examination confirmed the hydatid cyst, with no evidence of recurrence at eight months.
- This case represents the largest reported pancreatic hydatid cyst managed successfully.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention is the gold standard for managing large or symptomatic pancreatic hydatid cysts.
- Albendazole therapy plays a crucial role in minimizing the risk of cyst recurrence.
- Early diagnosis through imaging modalities like CT and MRI is vital for effective treatment.
