Open AccessMUSCULOSKELETAL HYDATIDOSIS: REPORT OF TWO СASES AND REVIEW THE LITERATURE
Author(s) -
A. M. Bronstein,
N. A. Malishev,
Yu. A. Legon'kov,
G. H. Musaev,
S. N. Jarov,
О.В. Сертакова
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
èpidemiologiâ i infekcionnye bolezni
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2411-3026
pISSN - 1560-9529
DOI - 10.17816/eid40721
Subject(s) - echinococcus granulosus , medicine , echinococcosis , soft tissue , hydatid cyst , surgery , echinococcus , thigh , differential diagnosis , cyst , radiology , biopsy , pathology , zoology , biology
Musculoskeletal system is rarely involved by hydatid cyst, the larvalform of Echinococcus granulosus. Two cases of intramuscular hydatid cysts within thigh musculature are being reported with the intent of highlighting this atypical localization of the disease. Preoperative computerized tomography suggested an unusual location of echinococcus. Since the soft tissue tumors may be confused with hydatid cysts, preoperative evaluation of these patients is critical for proper handling during surgery to avoid life-threatening complications. Surgical excision with postoperative antihelmenthics formed the main modality. These cases emphasize that especially in endemic areas to avoid fine-needle biopsy and the risk of spillage of cyst contents hydatidosis should be included in differential diagnosis of any soft tissue mass.