Transthoracic approach for ventrally situated paraspinal extradural hydatid cyst of the dorsal spine

A 40-year-old female presented with back pain without any neurological deficits. Radiological investigations revealed a ventrally situated paraspinal lesion causing widening of the right D4 neural foramen. She underwent a right posterolateral thoracotomy and excision of the lesion in toto, which was...

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Published in:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Main Authors: Mohnish P Dighe, Srikant Balasubramaniam, Trimurti D Nadkarni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Subjects:
Dorsal spine
extradural hydatid cyst
posterior mediastinum
transthoracic approach
ventral paraspinal hydatid cyst
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2018;volume=9;issue=4;spage=271;epage=273;aulast=Dighe
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Summary:A 40-year-old female presented with back pain without any neurological deficits. Radiological investigations revealed a ventrally situated paraspinal lesion causing widening of the right D4 neural foramen. She underwent a right posterolateral thoracotomy and excision of the lesion in toto, which was reported as a hydatid cyst on histology. Ventrally situated paraspinal extradural hydatid cysts are rare. A Transthoracic surgical exposure offers a direct approach for complete excision of the lesion, minimizing the chances of rupture and spillage.
ISSN:0974-8237

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