Transthoracic approach for ventrally situated paraspinal extradural hydatid cyst of the dorsal spine

Mohnish P Dighe, Srikant Balasubramaniam, Trimurti D NadkarniJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2018 9(4):271-273 A 40-year-old female presented with back pain without any neurological deficits. Radiological investigations revealed a ventrally situated paraspinal lesion causing widening of the right D4 neural foramen. She underwent a right posterolateral thoracotomy and excision of the lesion in toto, which was reported as a hydatid cyst on histology. Ventrally situated paraspinal extradural hydatid cysts are rare. A Transthoracic surgical exposure offers a direct approach for complete excision of the lesion, minimizing the chances of rupture and spillage.
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research