Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Echinococcosis or hydatidosis is an anthropozoonosis following development in humans and certain animals from the larva of a cestode transmitted by dogs: Echinococcus granulosus. The soft parts of limbs represent a rare location of this parasite. We present a retrospective study of a series of 7 case of isolated and primary hydatid cyst (kh) in peripheral muscles. The preferred terrain was that of men of rural origin (85.7%), the average age is 43.4 years. swelling that has been present for at least 3 months was the first reason for consultation. There is no change in general condition. The preferred seat was at the level of thigh muscles 6 times out of 7 (85.7%), including 4 at the level of the adductor compartment of the thigh. The diagnosis is based on imaging and immunological reactions and it was confirmed by histology. All patients benefited from a surgical excision supplemented by chemotherapy based on antiparasitics.
Authors: A. Boumaiz, M. Habab, M. Hassany, M. Nassiri, A. Achkoun, H. Elhaoury, M. Madhar, R. Chafik
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4396590249