An unusual case of orbital hydatid cyst: A surgical emergency

Authors
Zaidi, M
Citation
M. Zaidi, An unusual case of orbital hydatid cyst: A surgical emergency, ANN PL SURG, 42(3), 1999, pp. 327-329
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
01487043 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
327 - 329
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-7043(199903)42:3<327:AUCOOH>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
A rare case of a 19-year-old man with an orbital hydatid cyst is presented. The lesion caused rapid deterioration of vision and was not responsive to the systemic use of mebendazole. It was treated successfully with emergency surgery. Early detection, surgical excision, and the systemic use of alben dazole are suggested for the treatment of orbital hydatid cysts.