A CASE OF SPLENIC HYDATID CYST -A RARE DIAGNOSIS.
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Keywords
Spleen, Hydatid cyst, Echinococcus, Splenectomy, Vaccines
Abstract
Hydatid disease or cystic echinococcus is caused by a parasitic tape worm called as Echinococcus granulosus. The disease presents with the formation of hydatid cysts usually in the liver and lungs, however, an isolated splenic hydatid cyst is a rare occurence with a worldwide incidence of 0.5-4%. Herein, we present the case of a 16-year-old female with an isolated splenic hydatid cyst. The patient presented with chronic and nonradiating pain in her left hypochondrium. Ultrasonography showed a large cystic lesion with septations in the spleen which was confirmed with a Computerized tomography (CT) scan showing a cystic lesion in splenic parenchyma with numerous internal enhancing septations. She was successfully treated surgically with a splenectomy along with the cyst being excised completely intact. At six months follow-up the patient was asymptomatic.
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Dr.Sunil Jain
HOD G.SURGERY ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE ,JAIPUR, jaindr.sunil@yahoo.co.in
Dr. Aryenish Vesuna
Senior Resident ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR, aryenishvesuna@gmail.com
Dr. Sarvottam Narayan
Senior Resident ESIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR, drsarvottamnarayan@gmail.com
