Open AccessPrimary giant hydatid cysts of the thigh and the gluteal region: a case report
Author(s) -
Saber Rabhi,
Saadana Jacem,
Firas Chaouch,
Youssef Othman,
M. Zrig,
M. Koubaa,
A. Abid
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the pan african medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.287
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1937-8688
DOI - 10.11604/pamj.2021.39.15.28817
Subject(s) - medicine , albendazole , thigh , surgery , hydatid cyst , echinococcosis , gluteal region , radiology , cyst
Primary musculoskeletal echinococcosis is rare and accounts for 2-3% of the patients with hydatid disease. We report a case of giant primary hydatid cysts of the thigh and the gluteal region in an 82-year-old female, who presented with a painful multiple palpable mass. The diagnosis was confirmed by imaging and serology. Total resection was performed through an extended lateral approach of the thigh and intraoperative findings revealed infected giant hydatid cysts. The postoperative outcome was uneventful. Albendazole drug (400mg per day) was given for the next 3 months. At 6 months follow-up, the patient was satisfied with no complications or recurrence.