[Cerebral hydatid cyst: Clinical case and review of the literature].

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[Cerebral hydatid cyst: Clinical case and review of the literature].

Neurocirugia (Astur). 2016 Dec 13;:

Authors: Acha-Sánchez JL, Yaya-Loo HJ, Chipana-Sotomayor ME

Abstract
Hydatid disease is an accidental parasitosis, with brain location being rare. The case is reported of a 33year-old male, with no history of note, who was admitted to hospital with intracranial hypertension syndrome and right hemiparesis. Computed tomography showed a cystic lesion in the left frontal-parietal lobule. Surgery was performed by complete excision of the lesion, with a good outcome. Hydatid disease is a rare condition in the brain. Clinical suspicion is important for an early diagnosis. A review is presented on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cerebral hydatid disease.

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