Muscular Location of the Hydatid Cyst on the Limbs (About 7 Cases)

• Published in: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 512 - 516
• Main Authors: Boumaiz, A., Habab, M., Hassany, M., Nassiri, M., Achkoun, A., Elhaoury, H., Madhar, M., Chafik, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 23.04.2024
• ISSN: 2347-9507; 2347-6559
• DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2024.v12i04.030

Echinococcosis or hydatidosis is an anthropozoonosis following development in humans and certain animals from the larva of a cestode transmitted by dogs: Echinococcus granulosus. The soft parts of limbs represent a rare location of this parasite. We present a retrospective study of a series of 7 case of isolated and primary hydatid cyst (kh) in peripheral muscles. The preferred terrain was that of men of rural origin (85.7%), the average age is 43.4 years. swelling that has been present for at least 3 months was the first reason for consultation. There is no change in general condition. The preferred seat was at the level of thigh muscles 6 times out of 7 (85.7%), including 4 at the level of the adductor compartment of the thigh. The diagnosis is based on imaging and immunological reactions and it was confirmed by histology. All patients benefited from a surgical excision supplemented by chemotherapy based on antiparasitics.