Intraorbital Hydatid Cyst About A Case

Authors

  • Ferrah Sofiane Department Of Regional Hospital University Of National Security Oran Algeria.
  • Daoued Souad Department Of University Hospital Center Oran Algeria
  • Mottoles Carmine Neurosurgery Department Lyon France

Abstract

Introduction: Hydatidosis Is An Endemic Disease In Algeria, The Hydatid Cyst Of The Orbit Is A Parasitic Tumor Due To The Taenia Echinococcus Which Can Present Many Localization Sites In Humans. Material And Methods: Neurosurgery Department Ehrsn Oran Algeria. Observation Of An Intraorbital Hydatid Cyst In A 3 Year Old Child. The Child Presents With Significant, Irreducible And Non-Painful Proptosis. Frequency: Orbital Location Represents 01 – 02% Compared To Other Organs (According To Various Publications) Age: Predominates In Children. Etiology: The Echinococcus Tapeworm Parasite. Therapeutic Strategy: Treatment: Mainly Surgical. Medical: Albendazole. Surgical: Removel Of The Cyst And Prevention Of Possible Local Dissemination. Conclusion :Orbital Hydatidosis Is Rare But Not Exceptional, It Should Be Suspected In A Patient From An Endemic Country Who Presents With Unilateral Proptosis, The Anamnestic And Radiological Diagnosis Is Obvious And The Treatment Is Only Surgical In Order To Preserve The Functional Prognosis.

Published

10-12-2022

How to Cite

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Sofiane F, Souad D, Carmine M. Intraorbital Hydatid Cyst About A Case. EAJNS [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 10 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];1(Supp 1). Available from: https://theeajns.org/index.php/eajns/article/view/162

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