Hydatid cyst involving the mandible ramus.

Authors :: Maraimalai N
Sardar MA
Wadde K
Kharat O
Kanpurwala S
Chowdhar A
Source :: Autopsy & case reports [Autops Case Rep] 2023 Jun 22; Vol. 13, pp. e2023437. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 22 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Parasitic infections rarely involve the oral and maxillofacial regions and pose a diagnostic challenge when they do. Hydatid cysts are parasitic cysts caused by Echinococcus granulosus . Intraosseous involvement is observed in 3% of cases, of which only 2-6% are in the maxillofacial region. A scientific literature search revealed only seven cases involving the mandible. We report a rare case in a 16-year-old female patient who presented with facial asymmetry and well-defined radiolucency of the ramus. Our findings will help in understanding the diagnostic issues caused by non-specific presentation and difficulties in suspecting such a rare diagnosis as echinococcosis of the oral or maxillofacial region. A thorough systemic investigation is essential as 20-30% of these cases show multiorgan involvement.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None.<br /> (Copyright: © 2023 The Authors.)