A Rare Occurrence of Hydatid Cyst of Right Submandibular Gland : A Case Report

Introduction: Hydatid cyst, commonly reported from the tropics, is caused by Echinococcus granulosus or otherwise known as the dog tapeworm.While the hydatid cyst disease is most commonly seen in the liver,here is a case report that includes the occurrence of hydatid cyst in a rather rare site, the submandibular gland. Case Report: A 16 years old female presented to the Otorhinolaryngology OPD in Sanjay Gandhi memorial Hospital,Rewa with chief complain of a swelling in the right side neck,which was gradually increasing in size over last 5 years.Thorough clinical,cytological and radiological investigations led to the swelling being diagnosed as a hydatid cyst. Discussion:After the diagnosis was made the patient was checked for any other potential site for cyst formation throughout the body.The patient was taken for surgery. The right submandibular gland along with its duct was removed and was sent for histopathological examination.The diagnosis was confirmed to be a case of hydatid cyst.Result And Conclusion:The overall prognosis was excellent after the surgery.The patient was discharged with 2 months course of antihelminthic drug treatment with tablet Albendazole 400 mg after food once daily