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Case Reports
. 2020 Jan 23:2020:5645812.
doi: 10.1155/2020/5645812. eCollection 2020.

Successful Surgical Treatment of a Brain Stem Hydatid Cyst in a Child

Rahaf Alok  1 , Jaber Mahmoud  2
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Successful Surgical Treatment of a Brain Stem Hydatid Cyst in a Child

Rahaf Alok et al. Case Rep Surg. .

Abstract

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation, which is endemic in the Mediterranean region. It is often located in the liver and the lungs, whereas brain stem hydatid cysts are extremely rare. We report a case of a five-year-old female who presented with hemiparesis, and after investigations, she was diagnosed with a hydatid cyst in the pons. She also had cysts in her liver and kidney. The cerebral cyst was completely removed without rupture, using gentle water-jet dissection (Dowling's technique). She was feeling well after 4-month follow-up. We emphasize the importance of keeping hydatid cysts in the differential diagnosis of pediatric infratentorial cystic lesions.

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The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Noncontrast T1-weighted MRI shows round, well-circumscribed, isointense cyst (red arrowheads). (a) Sagittal image. (b) Coronal image.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Enhanced CT scan shows a well-defined, thin-walled, round cyst in the pons (red arrowhead). No calcification, surrounding edema, or contrast enhancement is seen.
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