A Large Hydatid Cyst in the Brain of a 10-year Child | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Ashraf: Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health,Multan,Pakistan

2. Shakeel Ahmed: Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health,Multan,Pakistan

3. Shahryar Ahmad: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health,Multan,Pakistan

4. Ashar Ahmad: Department of General Surgery, Nishtar Medical University,Multan,Pakistan

Abstract:

Hydatid cyst is the larval form of the parasite, echinococcus granulosus. We operated upon a case of a giant hydatid cyst in the left cerebral hemisphere of a 10-year male child. The patient presented to us with a history of headache, vomiting, vertigo and di culty in walking. On the examination, there was hemiparesis on the right side and left-sided papilledema. The CT scan showed a large extra-axial cystic lesion in the left frontotemporoparietal area. Craniotomy and excision of the cyst by hydro-dissection was performed. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged. Albendazole was given postoperatively for a period of one month. The follow-up CT scan, performed after three months, showed complete resolution of the disease.

Page(s): 538-540

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 32, Issue: 4, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Children , Brain , Hydatid cyst , Echinococcus granulosus

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