Primary hydatid cyst of the pterygomandibular region: an unusual cyst, location and case report
10.5125/jkaoms.2020.46.1.66
- Author:
Siji J CHIRAMEL
1
;
Arjun GOPINATH
;
Sreejith VP
;
Shermil SAYD
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, India.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2020;46(1):66-69
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hydatid disease is a zoonotic infection in humans. The disease is endemic in some parts of the world, including Africa, Australia, and Asia, where cattle grazing is common; the disease is spread by an enteric route following the consumption of food contaminated with the eggs of the parasite. Failure to identify this parasite results in delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity to the patient. Upon diagnosis, every possible step should be taken, both surgical and medical, to prevent anaphylactic reactions from the cystic fluid. Postsurgical long-term follow up along with periodical ultrasonography of the liver and computed tomography scan of the abdomen is essential to rule out possible recurrence.
