Primary Hydatid Cyst of Spleen, A Rare Occurrence: A Case Report

Authors

  • Kavita Sharma Department of Pathology, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Kishore Khatri Department of Pathology, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • S. R Negi Department of Pathology, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Hydatid disease, a zoonosis occur worldwide, but more prevalent in sheep and cattle raising areas. Common site of involvement is liver followed by lungs. Primary involvement of spleen i.e. without involving other organs, occur in 0.9% to 8.0% of cases. We report a case of histopathologically confirmed primary hydatid cyst of spleen in a 60 yr old female.

Keywords: Hydatid cyst, spleen, zoonosis, triple layered wall, brood capsules

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Kavita Sharma, Kishore Khatri, S. R Negi. Primary Hydatid Cyst of Spleen, A Rare Occurrence: A Case Report. Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical Science and Technology. 2017; 6(1): 27–29p.

 

 


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2017-03-04

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017)

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