Abstract
Cerebral hydatid disease is very rare, representing only 2% of all cerebral space occupying lesions even in the countries where the disease is endemic. Intracranial hydatid cysts are more common in children and occur more frequently in the supratentorial space. The aim of this paper is to describe the characteristic features of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and to determine the clinical presentation and surgical outcome of cerebral hydatid disease. A 7-year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department because of an epileptic attack. On radiological examination a round, cystic lesion appeared in the parietal lobe and caused shift of the midline structures. The cyst was successfully removed using the dowling technique. The postoperative period was uneventful and seizures were not seen during follow up. Hydatid cyst of the brain presents clinically as intracranial space occupying lesion and is more common in children, it is well demonstrated by CT and MR examinations, and Surgery is the treatment option with affordable morbidity and low mortality.
Highlights
Hydatid disease is a worldwide zoonosis produced by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm [1]
In this report we describe the clinical features, radiological findings and surgical outcome of cerebral hydatid cyst
We concluded that hydatid disease is not uncommon, affects pediatric age group and is usually located supratentorially
Summary
Hydatid disease (echinococcosis) is a worldwide zoonosis produced by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm [1]. This is an endemic manifestation that is more frequently found in Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, South America, and Australia, and this entity affects those involved with sheep and cattle rising [2]. The diagnosis relies on serologic tests and imaging techniques CT and MRI. Because of his rarity, experience with intracranial hydatid disease at a single institution has been very limited, and the Dowling technique is widely used as a surgical treatment [2].
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