Abstract
Hydatidosis is a ubiquitous disease that is endemic in India. It most commonly involves the liver (75%) and lungs (15%) with only 10% occuring in the rest of the body. Primary hydatid cyst in the spinal canal is extremely rare. Intraspinal hydatid accounts for 0.5-1% of the cases and carries a poor prognosis. It presents as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We present one such case of a 64-year-old man with associated radiculopathy and myelomalcia.
Original language | English |
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Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
Volume | 2014 |
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Publication status | Published - 08-09-2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)