HYDATID-DISEASE OF THE SPLEEN

Based on the portal infection root, the hydatid disease of the spleen represents a rarity. Because of a lack of prospective studies, spleen- preserving procedures and splenectomies were published as surgical the rapy in case reports. In this report, the case of a 72-year-old woman with symptomatic hydatid disease of the spleen will be reported. Surgi cal and pharmaceutical strategy to minimize the risk of an OPSI syndro me as well as the value of adjuvant therapy with Albendazole will be d iscussed.