Eli Pradhan, Saif Hassan Alrasheed, Oksana I. Melnyk, Habibullah Azimi, Sina Raeisi, Amirhossein Aghajani, Baye Ashenef, Meer M. Abdulkarim and 3 more
Abstarct Introduction Orbital hydatid cysts (HCs) constitute less than 1% of all cases of hydatidosis, yet their occurrence is often linked to severe visual complications. This study presents a systematic review of reported cases of orbital HCs. Methods A systematic review of the published studies of orbital HCs was…
Hydatid Cyst of The Orbit: A Systematic Review with Meta-Data
Eli Pradhan, Saif Hassan Alrasheed, Oksana I. Melnyk, Habibullah Azimi, Sina Raeisi, Amirhossein Aghajani, Baye Ashenef, Meer M. Abdulkarim and 3 more
IntroductionOrbital hydatid cysts (HCs) constitute less than 1% of all cases of hydatidosis, yet their occurrence is often linked to severe visual complications. This study presents a systematic review of reported cases of orbital HCs.
MethodsA systematic review of the published studies of orbital HCs was conducted, the studies that met the following criteria were included: 1) The presence of the infection was confirmed through diagnostic methods, surgical findings, or histopathology. 2) The study provided a detailed case presentation.
ResultsThirty-two studies (56 cases) met the inclusion criteria. Ten patients were from Afghanistan (17.9%). There was no gender predilection, the distribution was almost equal. The ages ranged from three to 80 years old. The most common symptoms that the patients presented with were proptosis of the affected eye (98.2%) and visual impairment (64.3%). The therapeutic approach of orbital HC was primarily surgical removal of the cyst accompanied by anthelmintic drugs in 41 (73.2%) cases. Concurrent HC was reported in two cases (3.6%), and recurrence with subsequent recovery was reported in four (7.1%) cases.
ConclusionOrbital HC is a rare condition, primarily diagnosed using MRI, with surgery as the definitive treatment. Concurrent hydatidosis increases the risk of recurrence, requiring thorough and ongoing follow-up.
Abdullah A. Qadir, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Muhammed Bag A. Ali, Rebaz O. Mohammed, Hardi M. Dhair, Yadgar A. Saeed, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Honar Othman Kareem and 8 more
Introduction Hydatid cysts of the thyroid gland, though rare, pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This systematic review summarizes current knowledge on the presentation, diagnosis, and management. Methods A systematic review of the published studies of thyroid hydatid cysts was conducted. The included…
Presentation and Management of Thyroid Hydatid Cyst: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of the Literature
Abdullah A. Qadir, Ismael Y. Abdullah, Muhammed Bag A. Ali, Rebaz O. Mohammed, Hardi M. Dhair, Yadgar A. Saeed, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Honar Othman Kareem and 8 more
IntroductionHydatid cysts of the thyroid gland, though rare, pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This systematic review summarizes current knowledge on the presentation, diagnosis, and management.
MethodsA systematic review of the published studies of thyroid hydatid cysts was conducted. The included studies of thyroid hydatid cysts had the following properties: 1) The thyroid infection was confirmed by diagnostic modalities, surgical findings, or histopathology. 2) The case presentation was provided in the study. 3) The cyst(s) were originally located or adhered to the thyroid and did not rupture into it from the other adjacent structures or organs.
ResultsOverall, 39 studies were compatible with the inclusion criteria. Turkey had the highest case occurrence (36%). Female predominance (59%) and a mean age of 38.33 years were observed. Mass (79.5%) was the most common symptom, followed by hoarseness of voice (4%). Serology (18.75% positive) and ultrasound (77.5%) were primarily used for diagnosis. Surgery was the mainstay of treatment (96%), with total thyroidectomy (32.6%) and left hemithyroidectomy (16%) being the most common approaches. No recurrence was reported in the follow-up period (0%).
ConclusionThis review highlights the rarity, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and successful surgical management of thyroid hydatid cysts. Further research is needed to optimize diagnostic methods and explore alternative treatment options.
Hiwa O. Abdullah, Berun A. Abdalla, Dana H. Mohammed-Saeed, Soran H. Tahir, Fattah H. Fattah, Sabah J. Hassan, Hussein M. Hamasalih, Bnar J. Hama Amin and 4 more
Introduction Pericardial hydatid cysts constitute 7% of all cases of cardiac hydatidosis, yet their occurrence is often associated with several life-threatening complications. This study presents a systematic review of reported cases of pericardial hydatid cysts. Methods A systematic review of published studies on…
A Comprehensive Study of Pericardial Hydatid Cyst: Systematic Review and Meta-Data Presentation
Hiwa O. Abdullah, Berun A. Abdalla, Dana H. Mohammed-Saeed, Soran H. Tahir, Fattah H. Fattah, Sabah J. Hassan, Hussein M. Hamasalih, Bnar J. Hama Amin and 4 more
IntroductionPericardial hydatid cysts constitute 7% of all cases of cardiac hydatidosis, yet their occurrence is often associated with several life-threatening complications. This study presents a systematic review of reported cases of pericardial hydatid cysts.
MethodsA systematic review of published studies on pericardial hydatid cysts was conducted. The included studies meeting the following criteria: (1) Confirmation of pericardium infection through diagnostic modalities, surgical findings, or histopathology; (2) Presentation of case details within the study; (3) Presence of cyst(s) originally located or adhered to the pericardium without rupture from adjacent cardiac structures or organs.
ResultsIn total, 106 studies met the inclusion criteria. The majority of cases (29.72%) were reported in Turkey, followed by India (18.24%). No gender predilection was observed, and patients' ages ranged from 5 to 80 years. The most common symptoms reported were chest pain (43%) and dyspnea (36%). Hydatid cysts were exclusively located in the pericardium in 56% of cases, while 44% involved multiple locations. Surgery was the preferred treatment choice (87.8%), with cystectomy (72.3%) being the primary technique for cyst removal. Only three cases (2%) experienced recurrences, with a significant correlation between recurrence and a history of hydatidosis. The mortality rate was 2.7%.
ConclusionPericardial hydatid disease is more prevalent in subtropical regions. The definitive treatment for pericardial hydatid cysts is primarily surgical, typically performed through a median sternotomy. A history of hydatidosis increases the likelihood of recurrence.
Dlsoz M. Hussein, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Bnar J. Hama Amin, Dana H. Baqi, Soran H. Tahir, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Razhan K. Ali, Fattah H. Fattah and 5 more
Introduction It is uncommon to have a hydatid cyst in the pulmonary artery. Typically, it results from an intracardiac cyst or a surgical cyst rupturing from a hepatic origin. The objective of this systematic review is to describe this rare disease. Methods The electronic search engine and database "Google Scholar"…
Hydatid Cyst in the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review
Dlsoz M. Hussein, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Bnar J. Hama Amin, Dana H. Baqi, Soran H. Tahir, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Razhan K. Ali, Fattah H. Fattah and 5 more
IntroductionIt is uncommon to have a hydatid cyst in the pulmonary artery. Typically, it results from an intracardiac cyst or a surgical cyst rupturing from a hepatic origin.The objective of this systematic review is to describe this rare disease.
MethodsThe electronic search engine and database "Google Scholar" and "PubMed" were systematically searched for pertinent publications in the English language.
ResultsA total of 45 papers were initially found by the systematic search; however, only 16 studies that comprised 16 patients were included. Eight (50%) of the patients were male and eight (50%) were female. Hemoptysis, dyspnea, bloody sputum, vomiting, and shortness of breath were the clinically significant symptoms. Twelve (75%) of the patients had a history of hepatic hydatid disease, followed by three patients (18.8%) with primary lung cystic lesions, and one (6.3%) patient with primary cardiac lesions. Severe pulmonary hypertension, septic shock, and massive hemoptysis all contributed to the death of three (18.8%) patients.
ConclusionLocalization of hydatid cysts inside the pulmonary artery is incredibly uncommon but life-threatening condition. Surgery may be the last remaining choice for some patients.
