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Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Submental Neck Region in a Child: A Rare Case Report with Surgical Management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hydatid cyst of the neck considered rare condition. In literature there are few published case reports, but none involved the submental region. This report is about a 11 years old boy who had a swelling at the submental region of few months duration. Examination revealed a swelling that extended to anterior part submandibular region, red overlying skin, no discharge, sound teeth. Radiology revealed multilobulated cystic mass. Surgery done under general anesthesia, the cyst completely removed and sent to histopathology examination which concluded as hydatid cyst. Albendazole was prescribed with subsequent follow-up for 6 months with no recurrence. Keywords: Hydatid cyst, Submental region, Neck mass, Pediatric patient, Echinococcosis, Surgical management, Albendazole therapy

Source: Erbil Dental Journal

DOI: 10.15218/edj.2025.35

Authors: Khurshid A. Kheder Khrwatany, Shler Omar Ismail, Rebwar Hasan Mohammed, Rivan Hermiz Ishaac, Fairuz Kakasur

Institution: Hawler Medical 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: W7117692444

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