HYDATID CYST;

AT RARE SITES EXPERIENCE AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background: Ecchino coccosis or hydatid cyst disease is a common parasitic disease that is known to affect both
humans and animals and is an important health problem in poorly developed countries. Objectives: In this histopathological retrospective
study, we aimed to evaluate hydatid cyst disease occurring at different sites of body and were diagnosed during last fifteen years in
pathology department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro from January 1996 to December 2010.
Study Design: Descriptive retrospective study. Materials: A total of 80 cases of hydatid cyst disease of different organs diagnosed at
pathology department LUMHS Jamshoro and retrieved from Histopathological record. Results: Out of these 80 cases, 56 cases (70%)
were of liver, 8 (10%) of lung, 5 (6.25%) of ovary. 01 case (1.2%) thyroid, 02 cases (2.5%) submandibular region and 8 (10%) each
occurring at thigh, forearm, palm, cheek and fronto-temporal region. Majority of cases seen in females and M/F ratio of 1:3.6 and with age
range of 8-65 years. More than 50% of cases were seen between 30-65 years of age. Conclusion: Hydatid cyst of liver was most
common site followed by lung. But it can also be included in differential diagnosis of solitary cystic lesions of ovary and thyroid as well.