Received: October 03, 2009
Accepted: November 15, 2009
Ref: Wani I, Wani S, Baba A, Khanday Z, Bhat N, Shera A, Patnaik R. Primary calcified hydatid of spleen: a case report. Internet J Med Update 2010 Jul;5(2):68-70.
PRIMARY CALCIFICATION HYDATID OF SPLEEN: A CASE REPORT
Dr. Imtiaz Wani, Dr. Shadab Wani, Dr. Aejaz Baba, Dr. Zaffar Khanday, Dr. Nisar Bhat, Dr. Altaf Shera and Dr. Rekha Patnaik
Department of Pediatric Surgery, SKIMS Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
(Corresponding Author: Dr. Imtiaz Wani, Department of Pediatric Surgery, SKIMS Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir, India; Cell No. +9419904864; Email: imtazwani@yahoo.com)
ABSTRACT
Most splenic cysts are parasitic. Hydatid disease, a parasitic disease, is endemic in Kashmir. Splenic involvement alone in hydatid disease is very rare. It may remain asymptomatic or, by causing pressure due to increasing size on adjacent viscera, may become symptomatic. A non specific presentation always makes diagnosis difficult. A case of hydatid spleen in a young boy who presented with abdominal pain is reported. Radiology complemented with serology made the diagnosis. Hydatid disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis in every patient with a calcified cystic mass of the spleen in endemic areas.
KEY WORDS: Calcified hydatid; Spleen; Splenic cyst; Case report