Unusual intramuscular locations as a first presentation of hydatid cyst disease in children: a report of two cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hydatid disease is an endemic disease in many countries of the world including the Middle East. It mainly affects the liver and lungs. Intramuscular hydatid disease is rarely reported in children. Such uncommon localization of hydatid cyst may pose difficulties in the clinical and radiological diagnosis; hence affecting patient's management and outcome even in endemic areas.

Case presentation

We herein describe intramuscular hydatid cysts in 2 different children. The first case is a 5-year-old boy who presented with a painless palpable lump over the right lumbar paraspinal region. His history was remarkable for sheep contact. His laboratory results revealed a mild increase in white blood cell (WBC) count and C-reactive protein. The lesion showed typical features o

SUBMITTER: Khasawneh RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406844 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature