Management of a primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst ruptured in the abdominal wall: A case report

Abstract

Highlights Hydatid disease is endemic in North Africa countries such as Tunisia. Retroperitoneal location is scarce. Parietal complications are rarely described even in endemic geographic locations. Management of parietal complications of hydatid cysts is not consensual. Surgical drainage remains the gold standard.

Primary giant hydatid cyst of the retroperitoneum: Diagnosis and therapeutic approaches

“…Perioperative Albendazole-based treatment may decrease the risk of recurrence [ 9 , 10 ]. We used Albendazole 3 months prior to surgery and another 3 month after surgery we monitor blood cell count and hepatic enzymes every 2 weeks during the medical treatment.…”

Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst challenging the diagnosis: Case report with review of literature

“…With timely diagnosis and treatment, patients of hydatid cyst can enjoy a normal life, however, a late diagnosis due to a diagnostic dilemma or any other reason may result in complications like rupture of the cyst into the abdominal cavity [ 15 , 19 ].…”