Abstract
Hydatid cystic disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus is one of the major health problems in underdeveloped countries. Mediastinal localization is very rare. We report a rare case of hydatid disease in the posterior mediastinum with an enormous aorta defect. The patient underwent vascular graft placement without shunting or bypass.
Highlights
Human hydatid disease caused by the larval from Echinococcus granulosus has a worldwide distribution and is endemic in our countries [1]
Comment Hydatid cysts are rarely present in the mediastinum, less than 2.6% of all chest locations [1]; the parasite localizes in the region after passing the hepatic and pulmonary filters, probably via an arterial branch of the thoracic aorta or via lymphatic
CT showed hypodense, septate cystic lesion around the false aortic aneurysm. These findings must be considered as very evocative sign of false aneurysm caused by hydatid cyst in the endemic countries [3]
Summary
A Rare Case of Primary Posterior Mediastinal Hydatid Cyst with False Aortic Aneurysm. ABSTRACT : Hydatid cystic disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus is one of the major health problems in underdeveloped countries. We report a rare case of hydatid disease in the posterior mediastinum with an enormous aorta defect. Corresponding author: Dr Rachid Taoufiq, Department of thoracic surgery Ibn Sina hospital, Rabat Morocco.
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