Primary spinal extradural hydatid cyst in a 4-year-old child

Abstract

The authors report a case of 4-year-old boy with primary spinal extradural hydatid cyst of the thoracic spine. The location is extremely rare. However, the case is unique because the patient is the youngest reported in the English language medical literature. Surgical excision is the gold standard therapy.

Key words:

• Spine
• hydatid cyst

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