Primary spinal extradural hydatid cyst causing spinal cord compression.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 21124688.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/0019-5413.30531 and PMC identifier 2981901.
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Abstract
Primary spinal hydatid disease is rare and represents an uncommon but significant manifestation of hydatid disease. We report a case of primary intraspinal extradural hydatid cyst of the thoracic region causing spinal cord compression. The presenting symptoms were mostly atypical and the diagnosis was established preoperatively on the basis of magnetic resonance imaging. The patient underwent surgery resulting in complete recovery and is recurrence-free after 24 months follow-up.