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Spinal hydatid cyst as cause of neurological injury in a patient from Brazilian amazon region.

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: infection is the primary cause of spinal hydatidosis. We describe the case of a 22-year-old man from the Brazilian Amazon region with crural spastic paraparesis and back pain. Radiological examinations showed multilocular lesions involving compression of the thoracic spine and rib injury. The patient underwent vertebrectomy with spinal stabilization and thoracoplasty with resectioning of the costal arch. Subsequently, the patient was prescribed oral treatment with albendazole. Marked recovery of the neurological status was achieved. Bone hydatid disease is rare, accounting for 0.5%-0.4% of all hydatid cysts, affecting the spine in 50% of cases. The treatment of choice is surgery accompanied by antiparasitic medication.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.03.102

Authors: Romel Corecha Santos, Guilherme José da Nobrega Danda, Altamir Monteiro Junior, Ricardo de Amoreira Gepp

Institution: Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500