A Large Isolated Hydatid Cyst of the Adrenal Gland: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract EN

A 44-year-old patient presented with two-year history of (R) lumbar pain.

There was a strong history of childhood animals’ contact, including dogs.

A brother had multiple hydatid cysts requiring surgery.

Initial ultrasound showed a large (R) adrenal mass measuring 10×9×8 cm.

Subsequent CT scan confirmed a heavily calcified cyst in the (R) adrenal gland.

Hormonal studies were normal.

He had an uneventful course following a total adrenalectomy.

Isolated adrenal hydatid is extremely rare with an incidence of less than 0.5%; however, the diagnosis should always be suspected in all patients from an endemic area presenting with an adrenal cystic mass.