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Freely Lying Intraperitoneal Hydatid Cyst in a Child: A Rare Pediatric Surgical Encounter with Literature Review
Soumya Kashiv1, Sarita Syal1, Rajat Piplani1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Insights
Hydatid disease, a parasitic infection, can present unusually. This case details a rare free-floating abdominal hydatid cyst in a child, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and successful surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Hydatid disease (echinococcosis) is a significant global health concern.
- Hepatic and pulmonary involvement are the most common manifestations.
- Intraperitoneal hydatid cysts are rare, especially free-floating ones.
Abstract:
Hydatid disease is an important public health problem that most commonly affects the liver and lungs. We describe a 15-year-old boy who presented with a large abdominopelvic mass that was eventually diagnosed as a freely lying intraperitoneal hydatid cyst. This case highlights the diagnostic difficulty of such unusual presentations in children, the importance of intraoperative vigilance, and the role of intact excision with postoperative antiparasitic therapy.
