Successful management of double giant primary hydatid cyst of brain, that also revealed a cardiac location, in Yemeni centre: Case report

Abstract

Hydatid cyst is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm. It is endemic in various parts of the world, including the Middle East. The liver and lungs are the most commonly affected organs. Intracranial hydatid disease is rare, occurring in only 1–2% of all Echinococcus granulosus infections. We report a rare case of a hydatid cyst located in the brain, successfully treated with complete microsurgical excision in a 22-year-old male.