Primary spinal epidural hydatid cyst with intrathoracic extension

Authors

• Mohammed Benzagmout
• Imane Kamaoui
• Khalid Chakour
• Mohamed E. Chaoui

Abstract

Spinal epidural localization of hydatid cyst is quite rare. We report a case of a 33-year-old patient who experienced paraparesis over 2 years, with an umbilical sensitive level. A CT scan and MRI showed an intrathoracic multilobar lesion, probably of intra-spinal origin. An anterolateral transpleural surgical approach confirmed the hydatic character of the observed lesion and enabled total spinal cord decompression. No osseous involvement was noted. We report a case of spinal epidural hydatid cyst successfully managed by an anterior approach, and we discuss epidemiological, diagnosis, and therapeutical features of this rare localization of hydatid cyst.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

81

Last Page

83

Recommended Citation

Benzagmout, Mohammed; Kamaoui, Imane; Chakour, Khalid; and Chaoui, Mohamed E. (2009) "Primary spinal epidural hydatid cyst with intrathoracic extension," Neurosciences: Vol. 14: Iss. 1, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1673