Case Report

Postpartum Spontaneous Rupture of a Primary Splenic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report

Abstract

Hydatid disease is endemic in some regions of the world. Even in endemic regions, splenic hydatid cysts are rare, especially in pregnancy. The most serious presentation is intra peritoneal rupture, which is a surgical emergency. Exploration with splenectomy is the favoured management. We present a case of splenic hydatid cyst, detected late in pregnancy, with intraperitoneal rupture in the postpartum period. Cystic lesions located anywhere in the body in endemic regions could be hydatid cysts. Prompt treatment should be planned immediately on detection in order to prevent potentially serious complications like rupture.

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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/ijpa.v19i2.15862
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Hydatid cyst Spleen Pregnancy Rupture Splenectomy

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Ashraf A, Mittal R. Postpartum Spontaneous Rupture of a Primary Splenic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report. Iran J Parasitol. 2024;19(2):260-266.