Primary hydatid cyst of the neck diagnosed by aspiration cytology

Chakrabarti, Indranil; Goswami, Bidyut Krishna

doi:10.4103/2229-5070.105179

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“…7 Diagnostic modalities include imaging studies like ultra sonogram, CT and MRI. Imaging studies are sensitive (more than 90% for USG and CT scan) diagnostic tools.…”

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Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in supraclavicular region diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology: A Rare Case Report

Brahmachari¹,

Saha²,

Bhattacharya³

et al. 2015

Sri Lankan J Infec Dis

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Abstract:Hydatid cyst is not an uncommon disease, primarily affecting the liver, lungs and other viscera. In case of disseminated disease, cysts may be found in uncommon locations like muscle and subcutaneous tissue. However, the presence of a hydatid cyst in subcutaneous tissue only, without being present in liver or lungs is an extremely rare entity. Here we report such a rare case of solitary primary subcutaneous hydatid cyst, misdiagnosed previously as a cold abscess until aspiration clinched the diagnosis.A 46 year old female patient presented with a gradually progressive swelling in the right supraclavicular region. Imaging studies favoured a cold abscess. Haematoxylin and Eosin stained aspirated fluid from the swelling showed the presence of scolices with hooklets. This finding conclusively proved the swelling to be a hydatid cyst. Serological tests were negative. No other organ involvement was found. The case was finally diagnosed to be an extremely rare case of primary solitary subcutaneous hydatid cyst in the supraclavicular region. The cyst was surgically removed.This case points to the fact that although hydatid cyst is a rare possibility, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any cystic lesion. Without the correct diagnosis, proper therapy can be missed and might lead to recurrence of the disease.

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“…7 Diagnostic modalities include imaging studies like ultra sonogram, CT and MRI. Imaging studies are sensitive (more than 90% for USG and CT scan) diagnostic tools.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in supraclavicular region diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology: A Rare Case Report

Brahmachari¹,

Saha²,

Bhattacharya³

et al. 2015

Sri Lankan J Infec Dis

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“…4 Sporadic cases of hydatid cyst of neck have been reported from Darjeeling, Delhi, Uttarakhand (India) and Pakistan. 2,[5][6][7] Other uncommon sites of hydatid cyst reported are thyroid, parotid and submaxillay gland. 8 Hydatid disease is mostly asymptomatic as presenting symptoms and signs depend on anatomic location, size, and pressure effects caused by the growing cysts.…”

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A rare case of primary hydatid cyst of neck

Hirani

Khilnani

Lanjewar

et al. 2018

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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<p class="abstract">Primary hydatid cyst swelling of neck is an uncommon occurrence even in regions where hydatidosis is common. We report a case of a 13 year old male patient who presented with a swelling in right side of neck since 4 years, which turned out to be a hydatid cyst. FNAC is a useful pre-operative investigation for diagnosis of hydatid cyst. Complete surgical excision followed by medical treatment (benzimidazole derivatives) is considered to be the treatment of choice. Hydatid cyst should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of neck swellings.</p>

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“…Human hydatid disease can involve the liver (66%), lung (5%‐15%), spleen (<2%), and rarely other parts of the body . Localization in soft tissues is extremely rare accounting for only 2.3% in the largest published series consisting of only 24 of 1056 cases . Even in regions where hydatid disease is endemic, hydatid cyst in the neck is very rare and its incidence is unknown.…”

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Unusual location of primary hydatid cyst diagnosed on aspiration cytology

Singal

Mittal

Garg

et al. 2017

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Hydatid cyst (HC) is a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus. It occurs frequently in liver and lungs. Hydatid cyst of neck is extremely rare occurrence, and here, we report it with this unusual location. A 25-year-old male nonhypertensive and nondiabetic presented with slowly growing painless swelling in right side of neck for 4-5 years. The swelling measured 5 × 3 cm and was of soft to firm consistency. Fine needle aspiration cytology yielded fluid aspirate and smear showed features suggestive of HC. The intact cyst was removed surgically, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of hydatid cyst.

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Primary hydatid cyst of the neck diagnosed by aspiration cytology

Cited by 14 publications

References 7 publications

Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in supraclavicular region diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology: A Rare Case Report

Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in supraclavicular region diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology: A Rare Case Report

A rare case of primary hydatid cyst of neck

Unusual location of primary hydatid cyst diagnosed on aspiration cytology

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