ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2022
A giant isolated primary splenic hydatidosis: A case report.
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- Case Report: Isolated splenic hydatid cyst with negative serology managed by laparoscopic splenectomy.Frontiers in parasitology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: and importance: Hydatid cyst disease is caused by Echinococcus tapeworm and is one of the major health problems in endemic regions like Nepal. The cases of splenic hydatidosis are quite rare and giant isolated primary splenic hydatidosis is even rarer. The patients present with vague symptoms or no symptoms at all. Here we report a case of isolated splenic hydatid cyst. So, we should think the differential diagnosis of splenic hydatidosis in any abdominal case of endemic regions. Case presentation: A 27-year-old female presented with left-side abdominal pain for the past 7 months without any particular attraction. Abdominal ultrasound showed a well-defined cystic mass on the upper pole with low-level internal floating debris. Contrast Enhanced CT scan showed well defined cystic lesion measuring about 10.8 × 9.6 × 8.5 cm in the upper pole of the spleen with an exophytic component and minimal homogenous wall enhancement. Laparoscopic Splenectomy was done and albendazole for 3 weeks was prescribed after all the patient was completely normal. Clinical discussion: In this case, the optimal treatment of giant isolated splenic hydatidosis was splenectomy and prescription of albendazole. Conclusion: We believe in any abdominal case of the endemic region, the hydatid cyst of the spleen should be taken as one of the differential diagnoses and should be managed appropriately before the complication arises.
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