Barw Barw Medical Journal 2960-1959 3 3 2025 06 10 Chest Wall Hydatid Cysts: A Systematic Review 34 45 10.58742/bmj.v3i3.185 eng Fahmi H. Kakamad College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. fahmi.hussein@univsul.edu.iq Sarhang S. Abdalla Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. sarhang.abdullah@gmail.com Berun A. Abdalla Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. berun.anwer95@gmail.com Fakher Abdullah Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (Middle East office), Hamdi Street, Azadi Mall, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. fakherabdullah1976@gmail.com Sanaa O. Karim 4College of Nursing, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. sanaa.karim@gmail.com Sasan M. Ahmed Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (Middle East Office), Hamid Street, Azadi Mall, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. sasan0751@gmail.com Hiwa O. Abdullah Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. hiewaom96@gmail.com Dindar H. Hama Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. dindar.hama@gmail.com Ayoob A. Mohammed College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. ayoob.mohammed@gmail.com Ahmed H. Ahmed Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. ahmed.ahmed@gmail.com Ali H. Hasan Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. ali.hasan@gmail.com Harem K. Ahmed Scientific Affairs Department, Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. harem.kareem@gmail.com Shvan H. Mohammed Xzmat Polyclinic, Rizgari, Kalar, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. shvanh80@gmail.com 2025 04 15 Introduction Given the rarity of chest wall hydatid disease, information on this condition is primarily drawn from case reports. Hence, this study systematically reviews the disease's manifestation and management. Methods Google Scholar was searched with the following keywords: (hydatid OR hydatidosis OR tapeworms OR echinococcosis OR echinococcus OR granulosus AND chest OR wall OR thoracic OR thorax OR rib OR sternum OR sternal OR cartilage OR intercostal OR extra-pulmonary). Inclusion criteria involved a confirmed diagnosis of chest wall hydatid cyst. Only English-language studies published in legitimate journals were included. Results The reported cases were primarily from Turkey (41.5%). The mean age of the patients was 39.7 ± 17.1 years, with a male predominance (56.9%). The most common clinical presentations were swelling (47.1%) and chest or abdominal pain (45.1%). Only 10 cases (19.6%) had reported a history of animal contact. Among those with documented residency (35.3%), 16 (31.4%) resided in rural areas. The average mass size on the CT scan was 7.5 ± 2.4 cm. Surgery was the treatment of choice, with thoracotomy performed in 37.3% of cases, video-assisted thoracoscopy in 1.9%, and the surgical technique not specified in 60.8% of cases. The mean hospital stay was 8.6 ± 4.4 days, and no recurrences were reported. Conclusion Despite its rarity, chest wall hydatid cyst may have a good prognosis with few complications. Given its often-nonspecific presentation, reviewing the patient's medical history may help establish an accurate provisional diagnosis.