A Splenic Hydatid Cyst Case Presented with Lumbar Pain

Abstract

Abstract

Splenic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

“…When the cyst reaches an advanced size, the patient presents with a painful mass in the left hypochondrium. [1,2] Other initial presentations include renal arterial Section: Surgery compression and systemic hypertension or rupture of the splenic hydatid cyst to the other organs. [1] Our patient was admitted to hospital for pain and a rapidly enlarging mass in the left upper quadrant of his abdomen.…”

“…[1,2] Other initial presentations include renal arterial Section: Surgery compression and systemic hypertension or rupture of the splenic hydatid cyst to the other organs. [1] Our patient was admitted to hospital for pain and a rapidly enlarging mass in the left upper quadrant of his abdomen. The imaging characteristics of splenic hydatid cysts are similar to those of hydatid cysts:3 calcification of the cyst wall, the presence of daughter cysts and membrane detachment.…”

“…[3,4] Owing to the risk of spontaneous or traumatic rupture, splenic hydatid cysts are usually treated surgically. [1,4] The standard treatment is total or partial splenectomy. Cyst fluid can be drained with puncture and aspiration to reduce the intracystic pressure, but splenectomy without puncturing the cyst is preferable.…”

“…Splenic hydatid disease has been reported to constitute up to 4% of cases of abdominal hydatid disease. [1] …”

Giant hydatid cyst of spleen: a case report

“…4 Splenic cyst hydatid disease is a rare clinical condition even in the region where this zoonosis is endemic. 5 Splenic hydatid cysts are generally asymptomatic. Echinococcal cysts of the spleen usually grow slowly (approximately 2-3 cm each year).…”