A RARE CASE OF SPINAL CANAL HYDATID CYST
Journal: University Journal of Pre and Paraclinical Sciences (Vol.5, No. 5)Publication Date: 2019-09-04
Authors : LAKSHMEE NARAYANAN S;
Page : 37-39
Keywords : Hydatid cyst; magnetic resonance imaging; spinal cord compression; spinal canal; paraplegia;
Abstract
Spinal canal is a rare location of hydatid disease. We report a case of primary intraspinal hydatid cyst of the dorsolumbar region causing spinal cord compression. A 45 years old female presented with paraplegia and flank pain and the diagnosis was established preoperatively by MRI which was confirmed post operatively and with Histopathology.
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