Transthoracic approach for ventrally situated paraspinal extradural hydatid cyst of the dorsal spine

A 40-year-old female presented with back pain without any neurological deficits. Radiological investigations revealed a ventrally situated paraspinal lesion causing widening of the right D4 neural foramen. She underwent a right posterolateral thoracotomy and excision of the lesion in toto, which was...

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Published in:Journal of craniovertebral junction and spine 2018-10, Vol.9 (4), p.271-273
Main Authors: Dighe, Mohnish, Balasubramaniam, Srikant, Nadkarni, Trimurti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Back pain
Case Report
Cysts
Dorsal spine
extradural hydatid cyst
Medical imaging
Ostomy
posterior mediastinum
transthoracic approach
ventral paraspinal hydatid cyst
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Summary:A 40-year-old female presented with back pain without any neurological deficits. Radiological investigations revealed a ventrally situated paraspinal lesion causing widening of the right D4 neural foramen. She underwent a right posterolateral thoracotomy and excision of the lesion in toto, which was reported as a hydatid cyst on histology. Ventrally situated paraspinal extradural hydatid cysts are rare. A Transthoracic surgical exposure offers a direct approach for complete excision of the lesion, minimizing the chances of rupture and spillage.
ISSN:0974-8237
0976-9285
DOI:10.4103/jcvjs.JCVJS_71_18