Incidentally diagnosed multiple intradural extramedullary spinal hydatidosis in a young adult: A case report and review of the literature

Key Clinical MessageAlthough quite rare, vertebral hydatidosis should always be considered as a differential diagnosis for spinal presentations, particularly in endemic areas for echinococcosis. AbstractIn this paper, we report a rare case of asymptomatic multiple intradural, extramedullary spinal h...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2023, Vol.11 (7), p.e7691-e7691
Main Authors: Ahmadi, Seyyed Mostafa, Meibodi, Keyvan Tayebi, Raeesi, Neda, Bitaraf, Mohammad Ali, Iranmehr, Arad
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Key Clinical MessageAlthough quite rare, vertebral hydatidosis should always be considered as a differential diagnosis for spinal presentations, particularly in endemic areas for echinococcosis. AbstractIn this paper, we report a rare case of asymptomatic multiple intradural, extramedullary spinal hydatidosis, incidentally diagnosed in a patient with signs and symptoms of a true protruded disc. Although quite rare, vertebral hydatidosis should always be considered as a differential diagnosis for spinal presentations, particularly in endemic areas for echinococcosis.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.7691