Hydatid Cyst Presenting With Inferior Vena Cava Obstruction

Abstract

Hydatid cyst disease is caused by echinnococcus species in humans. Humans are accidental hosts. Here, we present a case report of male with disseminated hydatid cyst disease secondary to spillage of peritoneum with cysts during the previous surgery. He presented with features of inferior vena cava obstruction. We report this case as inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction is a rare presentation of this common disease of Himalayan area like ours where animals stay at close proximity to humans.