Primary hydatid cyst of the biceps femoris.
Echinococciasis is a zoonotic infestation, which generally involves the liver and the lungs. Primary muscle hydatidosis is an uncommon finding. The authors report a case of primary hydatid cyst localized in the right long head of the biceps femoris of a 25-year-old woman. A wide excision of the cyst with a safety margin was performed. No recurrence has been detected after a 3-year follow-up period. The authors review the literature and discuss the MRI findings. The diagnosis of muscular hydatid cyst is done using clinical and radiological findings in endemic context.
Hamdi
M F
MF
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, F. Bourguiba University Hospital, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia. hamdi.medfaouzi@yahoo.fr
Touati
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B
Abid
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D000328:Adult; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D013848:Thigh