Primary mesenteric hydatid cyst

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Jul 9:2012:bcr0320125996. doi: 10.1136/bcr.03.2012.5996.

Abstract

Hydatid disease mostly caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a common parasitic infestation of the liver. Most common sites are liver (70%) and lungs (25%). Intraperitoneal hydatid cyst is found in 13% and it is usually secondary to rupture of primary hepatic cyst. Primary intraperitoeal hydatid cyst is rare (2%). Primary hydatid cyst in mesentery is very rare. In this article, the author presents a case of primary mesenteric hydatid cyst with chronic pain in lower abdomen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Echinococcosis / parasitology
  • Echinococcus granulosus / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Cyst / diagnosis
  • Mesenteric Cyst / parasitology*
  • Mesentery / parasitology*
  • Young Adult