Intracranial Hydatid Cyst

Central nervous system (CNS) hydatid cysts is a rare presentation of hydatid cyst, although may be the cause of intracranial space-occupying lesions in 4% in endemic countries. It affects mostly children. The diagnosis of CNS hydatid is still problematic in spite of the advancements in imaging techniques (CT or MRI). Extirpation of the intact cyst is the treatment of choice, resulting in most cases to a complete recovery.

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Key information

Conditions

Intracranial Neoplasm Brain Diseases Brain Neoplasms Central Nervous System Diseases Central Nervous System Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Neoplasms

Age range

4 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Hydatid disease is a parasitic induced disease caused by either Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis during the larval stage of these tapeworms. Hydatid cysts are endemic in many countries, such as Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay); followed by Europe (France, Italy, and Greece), the Middle East (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan), Southeast Asia (China, Iran, and India) and Africa (Tunisia and less commonly, Egypt)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

intracranial hydatid cyst

Exclusion criteria

Arachnoid cysts
conservative treatment

Treatment and study plan

cyst extirpation

Procedure

complete removal of the cyst without rupture

Primary outcomes

number of patients who haven total removal of intracranial cyst

Time frame: 7 years

degree of consciousness incomplete extirpation without removal without neurological deficit 0 space

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sohag University

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Registry information

Official study title

Intracranial Hydatid Cyst: Series of 8 Cases

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jul 1, 2020
Registry last updated: Jul 2, 2020

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