Title of article
Brain Hydatid Cyst with Atypical Symptoms in an Adult: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Baboli، Shahnam نويسنده Neurosurgery Ward, Khanevadeh Military Academic Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran Baboli, Shahnam , BABOLI، Simin نويسنده School of Medical Education Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran BABOLI, Simin , SOLEIMAN MEIGOONI، Saeed نويسنده Infectious Diseases Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran SOLEIMAN MEIGOONI, Saeed
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2016
Pages
4
From page
422
To page
425
Abstract
Brain hydatid cyst constitutes one of the leading causes of cranial mass in the endemic region, especially among the children. Symptoms of the disease are associated with rising of intracranial pressure and focal neurological deficit. Surgical excision of the cyst is essential to treatment. Here we present a 19 yr-old male livings in Ardabil, northwest of Iran, referred to Neurosurgery Clinic in Khanevadeh University Hospital, Tehran, Iran with a large brain hydatid cyst and atypical symptoms. He was treated by surgical excision of the cyst without any complication. There were not any clinical or radiological signs of recurrence after one-year follow-up.
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Parasitology (IJP)
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Parasitology (IJP)
Record number
2399548
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