[Intracranial hydatid cysts in children: a report of 9 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To illustrate the value of cross-sectional imaging (CT, MRI) for the diagnosis and follow-up of intracranial hydatid cysts in children.


METHODS
Retrospective study of 9 cases of intracranial hydatid cysts in children seen over a period of 8 years. Precontrast and postcontrast 5 mm thick axial CT images were obtained in 7 cases. Noncontrast sagittal, axial and coronal T1W and T2W images were obtained in 2 cases.


RESULTS
Mean patient age was 7.5 years. Intracranial hypertension was the main presenting clinical symptom. A single supratentorial cyst with significant mass effect upon the ventricular system and midline structures was observed in all cases. All patients underwent surgery with good outcome in all cases.


CONCLUSIONS
CT is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosis and postoperative follow-up of intracranial hydatid cysts in children. MRI is most helpful for further characterization when multiple or atypical cysts are present to optimize management.
Basraoui
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Service de Radiologie, Hôpital mère-enfant (Arrazy), CHU Mohammed VI, Marrakech, Maroc. douniabasraoui@yahoo.com
El Idrissi
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I
Jalal
H
H
Hiroual
M
M
Essadki
O
O
Ousehal
A
A
Aniba
K
K
Ghannane
H
H
Lmejjati
M
M
Ait Benali
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S
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003287:Contrast Media