[Spinal sub-dural hydatidosis. A report on one case (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Parasitology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Spinal subdural hydatidosis is an exceptionally rare parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
• It typically presents with neurological deficits due to spinal cord compression.

Observation:

• A case of spinal subdural hydatidosis was identified in an adult patient.
• No evidence of parasitic infection was found elsewhere in the central nervous system or spine.
• Multiple hydatid cysts were surgically excised from the L2 region of the spine.

Findings:

• The surgical excision of hydatid cysts from the spinal subdural space was technically feasible.
• This case represents the twelfth documented instance of spinal hydatidosis in the medical literature.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of the varied clinical presentations of hydatidosis.
• It underscores the importance of considering parasitic etiologies in spinal pathologies, even in the absence of systemic infection.
• Further comparative analysis of documented cases is crucial for refining diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.