Open AccessHydatid cyst of the buccal mucosa: An unusual presentation
Author(s) -
R. Lavanya,
Venkatesh V Kamath,
Y Komali,
Shruthi Krishnamurthy
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-962X
DOI - 10.4103/0975-962x.160350
Subject(s) - asymptomatic , hydatid cyst , cyst , medicine , echinococcus , presentation (obstetrics) , buccal mucosa , pathology , echinococcosis , surgery , dentistry , oral cavity
Hydatid cyst is a parasitic cyst caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus that occurs primarily in sheep grazing areas worldwide. It is a chronic disease, and the cysts can be localized in unusual anatomical and geographic locations. It is known to affect the head and neck region. Patients must undergo a thorough systemic investigation as 20-30% show multiorgan involvement. We report a case of hydatid cyst occurring in the buccal mucosa of a 45- year -old male presenting as a small asymptomatic lump and emphasize on its rarity and diagnostic issues.