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Primary extrahepatic hydatid cyst of the soft tissue: a case report

Authors: Salman Yousuf Guraya, Abdu Hassan Alzobydi, Shaista Salman Guraya

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Hydatid disease of the soft tissue is an exceedingly uncommon site to be affected by the tapeworm Echinococcus. The presentation is often vague and misleading. The diagnostic armamentarium has to be supplemented by a meticulously taken history and clinical examination.

Case presentation

The present case report describes a 33-year-old Saudi male with a painless swelling in the right buttock which turned out to be a primary hydatid disease of the soft tissue. The lump was successfully excised surgically and the patient had an uneventful discharge.

Conclusion

Surgical excision of the extrahepatic hydatid disease remains the mainstay of treatment; although medical treatment is available for the recurrent and disseminated disease.

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Title: Primary extrahepatic hydatid cyst of the soft tissue: a case report
Authors: Salman Yousuf Guraya
Abdu Hassan Alzobydi
Shaista Salman Guraya
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-404

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Primary extrahepatic hydatid cyst of the soft tissue: a case report

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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