Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Gluteal Muscle: A Case Report.
Cureus
; 16(1): e51629, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Hydatid disease, also known as cystic echinococcus, is a parasitic infection initiated by Echinococcus granulosus. It primarily affects the lungs and liver, but it can also occur in other organs. Hydatid cysts in the gluteal muscle are an exceedingly rare phenomenon, even in areas with high prevalence. We report the case of a 29-year-old farmer who presented with a painful mass in the gluteal region. The diagnostic findings unveiled the existence of a hydatid cyst within the gluteal muscle managed with complete pericystectomy and chemotherapy with antiparasitic drugs. In regions where hydatid cysts are prevalent, it is essential to include them in the list of potential diagnoses for any cystic mass. Diagnosing such cases can be difficult, and surgery remains the most effective treatment.
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En
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Cureus
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2024
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