A Rare Primary Pelvic Hydatid Cyst Presenting as Sciatica

Primary hydatid cyst in the pelvis is rare, and usually presents with pressure symptoms affecting the adjacent abdominal organs. We describe a rare hydatid cyst which was eroding the sacral hallow, protruding into the right sciatic foramen and presenting as a radiating pain and weakness of right low...

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Published in:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
Main Authors: Praveen S Rathod, Pallavi V Reddihalli, Uma K Devi, Uttam D Bafna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2012-04-01
Subjects:
Lower limb paresis
Primary pelvic hydatid cyst
Sciatica.
Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue41/2012-1-17.htm
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Summary:Primary hydatid cyst in the pelvis is rare, and usually presents with pressure symptoms affecting the adjacent abdominal organs. We describe a rare hydatid cyst which was eroding the sacral hallow, protruding into the right sciatic foramen and presenting as a radiating pain and weakness of right lower limb due to compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots. Laparotomy with removal of cyst and postoperative treatment with albendazole is effective in controlling the disease and preventing recurrence.
ISSN:0972-5997

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