Radiation therapy for recurrent hydatid cyst of the pelvic bone: a case report

Hydatidosis is a parasitic zoonosis caused by the larvae of the Echinococcus tapeworm. Although it can affect almost any organ, the involvement of bone tissue is considerably rare (0.5-4%) (Liang et al., 2014, Manenti et al., 2020, Song et al., 2007). This bone disease usually appears in the form of pelvic hydatid cysts, representing around 28% of cases (Zlitni et al., 2001). While the disease can stay dormant for years, symptoms tend to develop over time and can severely impact quality of life, including local pain, pathologic fractures, and even neural deficit (Song et al., 2007, Zlitni et al., 2001).
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research