[Hydatid cyst of the posterior fossa].
Hydatidosis is an endemic affection in Tunisia. Cerebral echinococcosis is a relatively rare entity accounting for only 1-2% of all hydatid cysts in humans. Extradural hydatid cyst of the posterior fossa is a very uncommon site for the disease. We report the case of a four-year-old child admitted for high intracranial pressure. Brain CT scan showed an extradural posterior fossa cyst without enhancement after contrast medium injection. Operative finding revealed a hydatid cyst. The histological examination of the tissue sample confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was given albendazole post operatively. She feels well six months later.
Braham
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Service d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologique, hôpital La-Rabta, 1007 Bab-Saadoun, Tunis, Tunisie.
Bellil
S
S
Bellil
K
K
Chelly
I
I
Mekni
A
A
Haouet
S
S
Kchir
N
N
Khaldi
M
M
Zitouna
M
M
D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014416:Tunisia