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VOLUME 6 , ISSUE 1 ( January-March, 2019 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Mediastinal Hydatid Disease with Spinal Involvement—A Rare Cause of Spinal Cord Compression

Keywords : Echinococcus,Hydatid,Mediastinum,Spine

Citation Information : Mediastinal Hydatid Disease with Spinal Involvement—A Rare Cause of Spinal Cord Compression. J Spinal Surg 2019; 6 (1):19-21.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10039-1204

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Published Online: 01-02-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

Spinal hydatid disease accounts for less than 1% of human hydatid disease. It can very rarely lead to paraplegia. We report a rare case of spinal hydatid disease and review the pertinent literature. A young man presented with gradually progressive paraparesis and urinary incontinence. Imaging showed with thoracic extension, pathologically confirmed as hydatid cyst following surgical excision. He showed remarkable postoperative improvement and is now able to ambulate without support at 1-year follow-up. This case stands distinct in highlighting two aspects, the rare spinal location of a hydatid cyst and complete recovery of paraplegia following surgical excision.


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