Freely Lying Intraperitoneal Hydatid Cyst in a Child: A Rare Pediatric Surgical Encounter with Literature Review
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Hydatid disease is an important public health problem that most commonly affects the liver and lungs. We describe a 15-year-old boy who presented with a large abdominopelvic mass that was eventually diagnosed as a freely lying intraperitoneal hydatid cyst. This case highlights the diagnostic difficulty of such unusual presentations in children, the importance of intraoperative vigilance, and the role of intact excision with postoperative antiparasitic therapy.
Authors: Soumya Kashiv, Sarita Syal, Rajat Piplani, Himanshu Menghwani, Pannalal Siyol
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7129080110