Recurrent Chest Wall Hydatid Disease with Spinal Involvement: A Case Report

The dorsal spinal column is rarely affected by hydatid disease whereas recurrence of chest wall hydatid disease associated with spinal involvement is extremely rare. Here we present a 33 year old patient living on a farm with a history of operation for hydatid disease of chest wall previously. He admitted in hospital with upper back pain, left leg pain and walking difficulty. Radiological evaluation revealed multiple lesions on the chest wall and dorsal vertebrae. Surgery was performed and anti-helmintic treatment was administered following surgery. The clinical presentation and treatment of this rare case is discussed in this article.