Posterior Mediastinal Hydatid Cysts Associated with Destruction of the Rib, Vertebral Column and Compress Spinal Cord (Dumbbell Hydatid Cyst) - Abstract
Primary Mediastinal localization of hydatidosis is very rare. Destruction of the Rib and Vertebral Column in Primary posterior Mediastinal hydatidosis is extremely rare and represents an uncommon but significant manifestation of hydatid disease (HD). We report a case of posterior Mediastinal hydatidosis with intraspinal extension and Destruction of the Rib and Vertebral Column in the thoracic region causing spinal cord compression. The presenting symptoms were back pain, posterior chest wall pain, back pain progressive difficulty in walking with radiation to right lower limp and was atypical and the diagnosis was
established preoperatively on the basis of computer tomography (CT-scan) and magnetic resonance imaging. The patient underwent surgery by thoracic and neurosurgeon in one stage and resulting in complete recovery and is no recurrence happened after 18 months follow-up.