Intracranial Neoplasm
Conditions
Brief summary
Central nervous system (CNS) hydatid cysts is a rare presentation of hydatid cyst, although may be the cause of intracranial space-occupying lesions in 4% in endemic countries. It affects mostly children. The diagnosis of CNS hydatid is still problematic in spite of the advancements in imaging techniques (CT or MRI). Extirpation of the intact cyst is the treatment of choice, resulting in most cases to a complete recovery.
Detailed description
Hydatid disease is a parasitic induced disease caused by either Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis during the larval stage of these tapeworms. Hydatid cysts are endemic in many countries, such as Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay); followed by Europe (France, Italy, and Greece), the Middle East (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan), Southeast Asia (China, Iran, and India) and Africa (Tunisia and less commonly, Egypt)
Interventions
PROCEDUREcyst extirpation
complete removal of the cyst without rupture
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* intracranial hydatid cyst
Exclusion criteria
* Arachnoid cysts * conservative treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| number of patients who haven total removal of intracranial cyst | 7 years | degree of consciousness incomplete extirpation without removal without neurological deficit 0 space |
Outcome results
None listed