Authors : Zahwa Rizwan, Zahwa Rizwan, Shagufta Tahir Mufti, Shagufta Tahir Mufti, Anuj Kumar Tripathi, Anuj Kumar Tripathi, Om Prakash Gupta, Om Prakash Gupta, Saurabh Pathak, Saurabh Pathak, Priyesh Bhaskar, Priyesh Bhaskar, Vivek Kumar, Vivek Kumar
DOI : 10.18231/j.jsas.2021.020
Volume : 3
Issue : 3
Year : 2021
Page No : 89-92
Hydatid cyst is a very significant health problem in India. As recorded in the literature, majority of hydatid cysts are found in the liver followed by the lungs with an incidence rate of 60-70% and 10-15% respectively. Cystic hydatid disease in bones is seen in less than 4% of cases, with majority presenting in the spine. In this case report we have discussed primary intraspinal extradural hydatid cyst with paravertebral extension (dumbbell shaped) in lumbar vertebra which is a rarity. The diagnosis was established intraoperatively based on the findings with a follow up and review of literatures, along with its management.
Keywords: Hydatid cyst, Spine, Dumbbell shape.