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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 17(2):p 57-60, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.17225.4
Case Report
Primary Intracranial Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Parasitic Infection
Milind S Tullu,, Shruti Chendkale, Aishwarya Lachake, Neha Pichad
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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 17(2):p 57-60, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.17225.4
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Chendkale S, Lachake A, Pichad N, et al. Primary Intracranial Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Parasitic Infection. Indian J Trauma Emerg Pediatr. 2025;17(2):57–60.Timeline
Received : September 28, 2025
Accepted : December 19, 2025
Published : December 31, 2025
Abstract
Hydatid cyst is a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Intracranial hydatid cysts are rare and remain asymptomatic for prolonged periods. Complete & intact excision of cyst (to prevent anaphylactic shock) is mainstay of treatment. Pre & post-operative albendazole plays an important role along with oral steroids. We report an eleven-years-old girl presenting with headache, vomiting and weakness of right upper & lower limb. MRI brain revealed a well-defined cystic lesion in left fronto parietal lobe with significant midline shift (hydatid cyst). Patient was treated with albendazole and oral steroids. Complete excision of the cyst was performed. Albendazole was continued post-operatively for 3 months.
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Chendkale S, Lachake A, Pichad N, et al. Primary Intracranial Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Parasitic Infection. Indian J Trauma Emerg Pediatr. 2025;17(2):57–60.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| September 28, 2025 | December 19, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.17225.4
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| Received | September 28, 2025 |
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