Epidemiological, Diagnostic, and Clinical Features of Intracranial Cystic Echinococcosis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a rare but serious parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, representing only 1-2% of all hydatid disease cases. Due to its nonspecific clinical presentation, its diagnosis and management pose significant challenges. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of intracranial CE cases reported globally over the past 35 years, focusing on demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, treatment modalities, and outcomes.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD 42024608624). Relevant studies published between 1990 and 2024 were identified from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Results

After screeni

SUBMITTER: Can SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735407 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature