# Isolated splenic involvement in hydatid disease: A case report

## TL;DR

A rare case of hydatid disease affecting only the spleen is reported, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

Presentation of a rare clinical case of isolated splenic hydatid disease diagnosed via CT scan.

## Key findings

- Isolated splenic hydatid disease is uncommon and often presents nonspecific symptoms.
- Computed tomography (CT) scan is effective in diagnosing splenic hydatid cysts.
- Surgical intervention remains the primary treatment for splenic hydatid disease.

## Abstract

Isolated involvement of spleen in hydatid disease is relatively uncommon occurrence. The spleen ranks as the third most frequently affected organ in this condition, liver primarily being the most commonly affected. When the disease manifests in the spleen, it typically presents with nonspecific symptoms, complicating the diagnostic process for healthcare professionals. Agricultural regions have endemicity for hydatid disease and the parasitic infection is caused by Echinococcus granulosus, specifically when occurs in splenic parenchyma, it is referred to as splenic hydatid disease (SHD). SHD has an incidence rate reported between 0.5% and 6.0% within the context of abdominal hydatidosis. Surgical intervention constitutes the primary modality of treatment, whereas the laparoscopic technique, when applicable, is deemed secure and presents the benefits associated with laparoscopic procedures. The conventional intervention entails either total or partial splenectomy performed via an open surgical approach. We present a case of 60-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with splenic hydatid cyst using Computed tomography (CT) scan.