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Hydatid Cysts of the Tongue: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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Nawshad Muhammed

  • 1Department of Dental Materials, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Gulmina Saeed Orakzai

  • 2Watim Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

Shamsul Hadi

  • 3Department of Pathology, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital (SGTH), Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Usman Ashraf

  • 4Department of Orthodontics, University College of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Tri Shaikh

  • 5Oral & Maxillofacial Department, Isra Dental College, Isra University, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Abul Khair Zalan

  • 6Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, PIMS, Islamabad, Pakistan

Vishal Lohana

  • 7Oral Medicine Department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Salman Shams

  • 7Oral Medicine Department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Sumia Rami

  • 7Oral Medicine Department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Hamna Hoor

  • 8University College of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Corresponding author

  • 1Department of Dental Materials, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • 2Watim Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • 3Department of Pathology, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital (SGTH), Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • 4Department of Orthodontics, University College of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • 5Oral & Maxillofacial Department, Isra Dental College, Isra University, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
  • 6Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, PIMS, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • 7Oral Medicine Department, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  • 8University College of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Corresponding author: [email protected] (Hamna Hoor)

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IntroductionHydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affect the liver and lungs but can rarely occur in the tongue, hence presenting as a diagnostic challenge

MethodsThis is a systematic review of the reports of hydatid cysts in the tongue up to April 2024, emphasizing diverse clinical presentations, diagnostic complexities, treatment modalities, and outcomes.

ResultsSix cases of tongue hydatid cysts were reported in the literature, of whom three were male, two were female, and the gender of one patient was not determined. The patients were between 3 and 35 years old, with a mean age of 15 years. Only one case has hydatid cysts in the other organs, namely the liver and lung. Four cases were reported in developing countries. Clinical presentations varied, including tongue swelling, speech articulation difficulties, and swallowing impairments.

ConclusionHydatid cyst of the tongue has a possible endemic nature. It usually presents with painless tongue swelling. The primary management strategy is surgical excision, which has a favorable outcome.

Keywords Hydatid cysts Tongue Echinococcus Infestation All subjects

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