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Navigating Anesthetic Challenges in Multiple Spinal Hydatid Cysts

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Spinal hydatid disease is a rare form of hydatid disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. It refers to a range of conditions that affect the spinal cord, the spine, or both. The prevalence of spinal hydatid disease is highest in the thoracic spine; however, it can also occur in other regions of the spine. In this case report, we present an unusual occurrence of numerous hydatid cysts in a 42-year-old male living in a remote region. The patient has been experiencing a progressive loss of power in his lower limbs, urine incontinence, and back pain for the past four months. The patient was found to have many distinct cystic lesions with spinal cord compression syndrome. Spinal hydatidosis is an uncommon illness that causes significant suffering and has a bleak outlook. When evaluating a patient with spinal compression syndrome, it is important to evaluate this as one of the potential causes.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66725

Authors: Chhaya M Suryawanshi, Jayant Bhatia

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401555770