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Primary Paraspinal Intramuscular Hydatid Cysts Mimicking a Soft Tissue Tumor: A Case Report

Emre Ozkara1, Tugce Gor1, Fatih Yasar2

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Türkiye.

Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
|July 31, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Primary paraspinal hydatid disease is rare and mimics tumors. Early surgical excision, scolicidal agents, and antiparasitic therapy are crucial for preventing recurrence of this Echinococcus infection.

Keywords:
MRIechinococcosishydatid diseaseintramuscularparaspinal musclesspine

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