[Exudative retinal detachment in intraorbital echinococcal cyst]

Abstract

Background: Orbital manifestation of hydatid cyst can occur in 1%, however, an exudative retinal detachment due to an intraorbital hydatid cyst is an uncommon finding.

Case report: A 20-year-old Turkish woman with an orbital hydatid cyst and an accompanying exudative retinal detachment.

Results: Serology and histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis of an orbital hydatid cyst. After excision of the cyst in toto the retina reattached spontaneously.

Conclusion: In the differential diagnosis of a proptosis with an exudative retinal detachment, although rare, the diagnosis of an orbital echinococcis should be considered.