Primary Isolated Hydatid Cyst in Trapezes Muscle: A Extremely Rare Site - Abstract
Introduction: Hydatid cyst is a condition commonly affecting liver and lungs caused most commonly by Echinococcusgranulosus whereas musculoskeletal hydatidosis is very rare. Intramuscular hydatid cysts Usually are secondary and resulting from the spread of cysts from other organs, either spontaneously rupture or after spreading from operations for hydatidosis in other regions.
Case presentation: We present an unusual case of a primary hydatid cyst found in the base of neck in the trapezes (latismous muscle), muscle on the right side of neck in a woman with a non-specific clinical presentation. Ultrasound findings revealed a multilocular intramuscular solid and cyst lesion in the anterior aspect of trapesous (latismous muscle) muscle. We removed the entire part of solid and cyst lesion surgically. Macroscopic and microscopic histopathological examinations confirmed the diagnosis of muscular hydid cyst.
Conclusion: In regions where hydatid disease is endemic, a cystic lesion in any part of the body should be considered a hydatid cyst until proven otherwise. The best treatment is the total excision of the cyst with an intact wall.