Primary orbital hydatid cyst: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings

Orbital hydatid cyst is a rare form of hydatidosis, comprising less than 1% of all hydatid cysts reported. The first choice of treatment for orbital hydatid cyst is surgery. Preoperative diagnosis is important, so as to avoid rupture of the cyst and prevent the spread of the parasitic disease. Herei...

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Published in:Singapore medical journal 2014-11, Vol.55 (11), p.e184-e186
Main Authors: Öztekin, Pelin Seher, Yilmaz, Behice Kaniye, Gokharman, Fatma Dilek, Koşar, Pınar Nergis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Case Report
Echinococcosis - diagnosis
Echinococcosis - parasitology
Echinococcosis - surgery
Echinococcus granulosus - isolation & purification
Eye Infections, Parasitic - diagnosis
Eye Infections, Parasitic - parasitology
Eye Infections, Parasitic - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Middle Aged
Multimodal Imaging
Orbital Diseases - diagnosis
Orbital Diseases - parasitology
Orbital Diseases - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Orbital hydatid cyst is a rare form of hydatidosis, comprising less than 1% of all hydatid cysts reported. The first choice of treatment for orbital hydatid cyst is surgery. Preoperative diagnosis is important, so as to avoid rupture of the cyst and prevent the spread of the parasitic disease. Herein, we present the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of a case of primary orbital hydatid cyst.
ISSN:0037-5675
DOI:10.11622/smedj.2014167