title: Hydatid cyst of the buccal mucosa: An unusual presentation.
abstract: Hydatid cyst is a parasitic cyst caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus that occurs primarily in sheep grazing areas worldwide. It is a chronic disease, and the cysts can be localized in unusual anatomical and geographic locations. It is known to affect the head and neck region. Patients must undergo a thorough systemic investigation as 20-30% show multiorgan involvement. We report a case of hydatid cyst occurring in the buccal mucosa of a 45- year -old male presenting as a small asymptomatic lump and emphasize on its rarity and diagnostic issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Lavanya
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Kamath
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Komali
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Shruthi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Krishnamurthy
keywords: Buccal mucosa; echinococcosis; hydatid cyst