Primary hydatid cyst of the left- sided colon presenting with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding; an extremely rare location of extrahepatic
hydatid disease
Abstract
Hydatid cyst is an endemic disease especially in underdeveloped and
developing countries affecting mostly the liver and lungs. However, a
wide range of unusual anatomical sites in the abdomen has been reported,
including the spleen, pancreas, kidney, and ovaries as well as
dissemination within the abdominal and pelvic cavities. The location of
hydatid disease in the colon is very infrequent, and very few cases have
been presented. The hydatid cysts located in other sites are mostly due
to rupture or extrusion of primary liver or splenic cysts. In this
article, we present a case of primary left-sided colon hydatid cyst,
resected laparoscopically with the affected intestinal segment. The
diagnosis of hydatid cyst was made by macroscopic and microscopic
examination.28 May 2020Submitted to International Journal of Clinical Practice 02 Jun 2020Submission Checks Completed
02 Jun 2020Assigned to Editor