A rare case of primary hydatid cyst of neck

Authors

  • Narendra Hirani Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India
  • Ajeet Kumar Khilnani Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India
  • Dhaneshwar Lanjewar Department of Pathology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India
  • Navin Patel Department of Pathology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India
  • Vipul Solanki Department of Radiology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India
  • Bhoomi Bhadesia Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20185324

Keywords:

Echinococcus granulosus, Hydatid cyst, Neck swelling, Fine needle aspiration cytology

Abstract

Primary hydatid cyst swelling of neck is an uncommon occurrence even in regions where hydatidosis is common. We report a case of a 13 year old male patient who presented with a swelling in right side of neck since 4 years, which turned out to be a hydatid cyst. FNAC is a useful pre-operative investigation for diagnosis of hydatid cyst. Complete surgical excision followed by medical treatment (benzimidazole derivatives) is considered to be the treatment of choice. Hydatid cyst should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of neck swellings.

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2018-12-25