A Giant Hydatid Cyst at Right Frontoparietal Region: A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Haradhan Deb Nath Associate Professor, Neurosurgery Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Kanak Kanti Barua Professor Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Mohammad Shahnawaz Bari Medical Officer, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Ahmedul Mursalin Resident, Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Md Masum Ali Resident, Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v31i2.57384

Keywords:

Hydatid cyst, echinococcus granulosus, intracranial, craniotomy, magnetic resonance imaging.

Abstract

Background: Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease which can affect the central nervous system.

Objective: The purpose of the study is to reveal the clinical findings and the effect of giant the intracranial hydatid cyst at frontoparietal region, which is a rare finding.

Results: A patients with right frontoparietal hydatid cyst was admitted in our hospital with history of headache, seizure and left upper limb weakness. We operated the patient and postoperatively developed hydrocephalous and pseudocyst at the site of operation. Cystoperitoneal shunt was done. The patient was medically treated by albendazole. The patient cured postoperatively.

Conclusion: Patients with intracranial hydatid cyst can be treated surgically and with albendazole.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2015; Vol. 31 (2): 116-120

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Published

2015-12-30

How to Cite

Nath, H. D., Barua, K. K., Bari, M. S., Mursalin, A., & Ali, M. M. . (2015). A Giant Hydatid Cyst at Right Frontoparietal Region: A Rare Case Report. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience, 31(2), 116–120. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v31i2.57384

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Case Reports