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[Voluminous intraventricular hydatid cysts in children]
Insights
This study reports on surgically treating 9 children with large intraventricular echinococcus cysts. All patients survived the procedures, highlighting successful surgical intervention for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Parasitology
- Pediatric Surgery
Context:
- Echinococcus cysts in the brain are rare, particularly in children.
- Intraventricular localization presents unique surgical challenges.
- Patients often exhibit neurological deficits, including cognitive impairment and altered consciousness.
Purpose:
- To describe the surgical treatment of 9 children with intraventricular echinococcus cysts.
- To evaluate the outcomes of surgical intervention for this condition.
Summary:
- Nine children (ages 3-11) with large intraventricular echinococcus cysts underwent surgical treatment between 1973-1982.
- Cysts were located in the lateral ventricles (7 cases) or the fourth ventricle and cerebellum (2 cases).
- All patients presented with mental retardation and signs of brain incarceration, with 7 experiencing altered consciousness.
Impact:
- Surgical treatment demonstrated a 100% survival rate in this cohort.
- This study contributes to understanding the management of pediatric intraventricular parasitic cysts.
Abstract:
During the last 10 years (1973-1982), we have surgically treated 9 children for large echinococcus cysts with intraventricular localization. In 7 cases the cysts were localized in lateral ventricles and in 2 cases in IVth ventricle and cerebellum. The children were from 3 to 11 years old. All cases were with signs of mental retardation and immediately before surgical treatment with signs of brain incarceration. In 7 children there was a disorder of consciousness, from drowsiness to deep sleep. The treatment was conducted with two surgical methods. All children survived the surgical treatment.