Successful Surgical Treatment of a Brain Stem Hydatid Cyst in a Child

Abstract EN

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation, which is endemic in the Mediterranean region.

It is often located in the liver and the lungs, whereas brain stem hydatid cysts are extremely rare.

We report a case of a five-year-old female who presented with hemiparesis, and after investigations, she was diagnosed with a hydatid cyst in the pons.

She also had cysts in her liver and kidney.

The cerebral cyst was completely removed without rupture, using gentle water-jet dissection (Dowling’s technique).

She was feeling well after 4-month follow-up.

We emphasize the importance of keeping hydatid cysts in the differential diagnosis of pediatric infratentorial cystic lesions.