Can the Requirement of a Diversion Procedure Be Predicted after an Uncomplicated Intracranial Hydatid Cyst Surgery?

Abstract

Intracranial hydatidosis is mainly a pediatric disease. Surgical evacuation of the mass in toto is the gold standard of therapy. No concise data related to the requirement of diversion procedures after uncomplicated hydatid cyst removal is encountered in the literature. The aim of this report is to focus on this idea and estimate the necessity of a diversion procedure beforehand. A 6-year-old girl both with intracranial and renal involvement of hydatidosis underwent surgery. Intact removal of the intracranial cyst harboring daughter vesicles was achieved. A persistent porencephalic cyst at the operative site required a shunt 6 months after surgery. Thick pericyst formation was blamed for this specific progress and the pathophysiology is discussed.

A Huge Silent Intracrania L Hydatid Cyst in an Adult Male: A Case Report

“…[3][4][5] Hydatid disease is endemic in cattle-and sheep-rearing regions of the world such as Central Europe, the Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. [1] In India it is commonly seen in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, Madurai district of Tamil Nadu and in Punjab. [6,7] But this case hails from a non-endemic area in India i. e., Uttar Pradesh.…”

“…Multiple cysts occurs due to embolisation from hydatid cyst located in the heart. [12] Onal et al [1] and Lunardi et al [15] reported occurrence of multiple cysts in their studies. The primary cysts are fertile as they contain scolices and brood capsules hence, rupture of primary cyst can result in recurrence.…”

“…It commonly seen in the temperate climate of cattle raising regions of the world where it is considered an important public health problem. [1] This public health problem is influenced by the socioeconomic status of the population who earn their livelihood by rearing cattle. [2] Members of the canine family act as definitive hosts while, the intermediate hosts include sheep, cattle, pigs and horses.…”

Anesthetic Concerns for Large Intracranial Cyst Excision: Expect the Unexpected!

“…Patients with intracranial cysts usually present with focal neurological deficit and features of raised intracranial pressure; the latter may be due to the large size or due to interference with pathway of CSF flow [1]. Surgically intact cyst excision is the ideal treatment [2].…”

Unusual Presentation of Hydatid Cyst: Case Reports for Neurosurgery (Three Cases)

“…Due to slow growth of the cyst, patients usually present with a large cyst at the time of diagnosis. Typically, cysts initially manifest as focal neurologic deficits or symptoms related to increased intracranial pressure (5). The optimal management of intracranial hydatid cysts is intact surgical removal of the cyst.…”