Splenic Hydatid Cyst - A Rare Entity

Abstract

Hydatid disease is endemic in farming areas but occurs worldwide. Although liver is the most commonly affected organ almost any anatomical location can involved. Splenic hydatid disease constitutes upto 4% of cases of abdominal hydatid disease [1] and worldwide incidence is 0.5 - 4% [2] . The rarity of splenic hydatid cyst may pose a diagnostic challenge for clinicians especially in non-endemic areas . Splenic hydatid, being a rare entity, can occur primarily or in association with hepatic, pulmonary or multi-organ hydatidosis. In this case report we present a 60-year old female patient with concomitant splenic and liver hydatid cysts. We report this case because of its rarity.