Eosinophilic Meningitis Following Incomplete Resection of a Meningeal Hydatid Cyst

Abstract

Cerebral hydatid cyst is a rare complication of cystic echinococcosis (CE), but is associated with substantial mortality and morbidity. The case is described of a patient presenting with cerebral CE, complicated by a postoperative eosinophilic meningitis which resolved under corticosteroids. The therapeutic options for cerebral CE are discussed.