[Hydatid cyst of the scalp].

Authors :: Rais H
Jghaimi F
Bassi L
Ziad T
Cherif Idrissi El Ganouni N
Belaabidia B
Source :: Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale [Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac] 2012 Dec; Vol. 113 (6), pp. 472-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jun 14.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: Introduction: Hydatid disease is a broad-based anthropozoonosis common to humans and several mammal species. The disease results from the development of Echinococcus granulosis in the body.<br />Case Report: We report a new case involving a 58-year old woman hospitalized for a subcutaneous mass in the scalp with no local inflammatory signs. Radiological examination was consistent with a subcutaneous cyst. Complete surgical resection of the mass was performed. Histopathological examination demonstrated hydatid cyst.<br />Discussion: Subcutaneous localization of hydatid cyst is uncommon even in endemic zone. Diagnosis is suggested by ultrasonography and confirmed by histology.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)