Hydatic spleen cyst: About a case
Department of General Surgery, Ain Taya Hospital, Algiers, Faculty of Medicine of Algiers, Algiers University 1, Algeria.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 494–499
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.1.1127
Publication history:
Received on 03 March 2024; revised on 09 April 2024; accepted on 11 April 2024
Abstract:
Introduction: Isolated cystic echinococcosis of the spleen (Splenic hydatid cyst) is extremely rare, ranking third after liver and lung involvement. It represents approximately 5% of all hydatid cyst localizations.
Aim: To report a new case of splenic hydatid cyst and conduct a literature review on its pathophysiology, diagnostic circumstances, and therapeutic options.
Observation: A 21-year-old male, professionally a student, residing in an urban area with no medical history, presented with left hypochondrial pain of a dragging nature evolving over several days. Abdominal examination revealed a visible and palpable bulge in the left hypochondrium.
Ultrasonography, abdominopelvic CT scan, and hydatid serology confirmed the diagnosis of splenic hydatid cyst. Total splenectomy via laparotomy was performed in our patient. The postoperative course was uneventful.
Conclusion: Isolated splenic hydatid cyst is rare. Several routes of contamination are possible for the spleen. Diagnosis is often incidental. Treatment remains primarily surgical.
Keywords:
Cystic echinococcosis; Echinococcus granulosus; Hydatic cyst; Splenic cyst
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