A Rare entity of Primary Splenic Hydatidosis – A case report

Abstract

Hydatid disease is endemic in farming areas but can occur worldwide. It is caused by infection with Echinococcus granulosus leading to development of cysts. The most common site of disease is liver and lungs. Other sites such as spleen, pancreas, heart and muscles are rarely affected. Isolated splenic hydatidosis is a rare entity and only small clinical series or case reports have addressed the issue of splenic echinococcosis. We hereby report a case of giant hydatid cyst in spleen of 39 year old female. Splenectomy was done and diagnosis was confirmed on histopathological examination. Thus hydatid disease should be kept in mind while dealing with cystic lesions of spleen.