Acha-Sánchez JL, Yaya-Loo HJ, Chipana-Sotomayor ME. [Cerebral hydatid cyst: Clinical case and review of the literature].
Neurocirugia (Astur) 2016;
28:207-210. [PMID:
27986389 DOI:
10.1016/j.neucir.2016.11.001]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2016] [Revised: 08/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Hydatid disease is an accidental parasitosis, with brain location being rare. The case is reported of a 33year-old male, with no history of note, who was admitted to hospital with intracranial hypertension syndrome and right hemiparesis. Computed tomography showed a cystic lesion in the left frontal-parietal lobule. Surgery was performed by complete excision of the lesion, with a good outcome. Hydatid disease is a rare condition in the brain. Clinical suspicion is important for an early diagnosis. A review is presented on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cerebral hydatid disease.
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