July 21, 2025Journal of Medical Case ReportsOpen Access

Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst in an Arab pediatric patient; diagnostic challenges and surgical management: a case report and review of literature

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MAIN FINDING: A retroperitoneal hydatid cyst was diagnosed and surgically managed in a 13-year-old girl.
KEY EVIDENCE: Imaging showed a 20 × 10 × 8 cm cyst, and histopathology confirmed hydatid disease post-surgery.
APPROACH: The cyst was surgically removed via endocystectomy, and albendazole was administered postoperatively.
SIGNIFICANCE: This case highlights the importance of considering hydatid cysts in differential diagnoses, especially in endemic regions.

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Case report reveals diagnostic challenges and surgical outcomes for retroperitoneal hydatid cyst in a child, indicating the need for awareness in endemic areas.

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Case report reveals diagnostic challenges and surgical outcomes for retroperitoneal hydatid cyst in a child, indicating the need for awareness in endemic areas.

Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst in an Arab pediatric patient; diagnostic challenges and surgical management: a case report and review of literature

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Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst in an Arab pediatric patient; diagnostic challenges and surgical management: a case report and review of literature

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