Primary orbital hydatid cyst: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings

Öztekin PS, Y?lmaz BK, Gokharman FD, Ko?ar PN
Correspondence: Dr Behice Kaniye Yilmaz, behiceyilmaz@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
Orbital hydatid cyst is a rare form of hydatidosis, comprising less than 1% of all hydatid cysts reported. The first choice of treatment for orbital hydatid cyst is surgery. Preoperative diagnosis is important, so as to avoid rupture of the cyst and prevent the spread of the parasitic disease. Herein, we present the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging fi ndings of a case of primary orbital hydatid cyst.

Keywords: echinococcus granulosus, hydatid cyst, orbita
Singapore Med J 2014; 55(11): e184-e186; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2014167

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