Primary hydatid cyst as a cause of pseudotumor of the buttock

Lamiae Chater,Karima Atarraf,Moulay Abderrahmane Afifi

doi:10.4236/ojped.2013.33036

Abstract

Primary muscle hydatidosis is very rare, accounting for less than 1% of hydatid cyst locations, and the gluteus muscle location is exceptional. The objective of this study is to report an exceptional location of hydatid cyst of the gluteus muscle presented like a tumor in the buttock region. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is helpful in diagnosis, it represents the best test for hydatid cysts of the soft parts. It is important to establish the diagnosis preoperatively in order to limit the risk of anaphylactic shock or dissemination in the event of puncture or accidental opening of the cyst during resection. The eradication of this disease is based on prophylaxis.

Highlights

Hydatid disease is a rare and endemic echinococcal infestation in Mediterranean countries, Middle East, South America, Asia, and Australia [1,2]
Primary muscle hydatidosis is very rare, accounting for less than 1% of hydatid cyst locations, and the gluteus muscle location is exceptional
The objective of this study is to report an exceptional location of hydatid cyst of the gluteus muscle presented like a tumor in the buttock region

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Hydatid disease is a rare and endemic echinococcal infestation in Mediterranean countries, Middle East, South America, Asia, and Australia [1,2]. It is most frequently located in the liver and lungs and is occasionally found in other organs. Hydatid disease of the skeletal muscle is rare and represents approximately 3% of all patients with hydatidosis [3]. The primary foci are generally thoracic or abdominal organs from which the dissemination occurs during the primary surgery. Primary skeletal muscle hydatidosis without involving the thoracic and abdominal organs is extremely rare. We report a case of primary hydatid cyst of the gluteus muscle presented like a mass in the buttock region

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