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| Year : 2018 | Volume
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Primary multiple intraventricular hydatid cysts in a child
Modak Meera, Thakar Vrushali, Tanaya, Lahiri Krunal
Department of Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Thakar Vrushali
Department of Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune - 411 043, Maharashtra
India
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DOI: 10.4103/tp.TP_31_16 PMID: 29930908 
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Cystic hydatidosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a rare disease which mainly involves the liver and lungs. In 1%–2% cases, it may affect the brain. Primary multiple hydatid cysts of the brain are very rare. A 14-year-old girl presented with a history of headache and altered sensorium. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed multicystic intraventricular lesions and patient was operated by neurosurgeon. Multiple cysts were removed. Antihelminthic medication was started, and patient was discharged with full recovery of neurological function. Hydatid cyst must be considered as a differential diagnosis of cystic space-occupying lesions of the brain. Surgery and antihelminthic drugs will help to get rid of infection.
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