Hydatid Cyst of the Floor of the Mouth: A Case Report

Abstract

The occurrence of a hydatid cyst in the face is rare. We report the case of a 24-year-old male with a slow-growing swelling in the floor of the mouth. The patient's history revealed chest drainage from a ruptured pulmonary abscess four years ago, without a documented bacteriological diagnosis. Clinical examination found a non-inflammatory and encapsuled swelling lifting the tongue without adenopathy. MRI scan showed a well-encapsuled multivesicular cyst (05 x 04 cm). Needle aspiration for cytology and hydatid serology were inconclusive. A complete blood count (CBC) and chest radiography revealed no abnormality. The cyst was entirely removed, and the histopathological examination conclusion was compatible with hydatid disease, which confirmed our thoughts regarding the patient's history.