Spinal hydatid cyst mimicking arachnoid cyst on magnetic resonance imaging

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Secer H. I., Anik İ., Celik E., Daneyemez M. K., Gonul E.

JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, vol.31, no.1, pp.106-108, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 31 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1080/10790268.2008.11753990
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.106-108
• Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Primary spinal hydatid cysts are uncommon and account for 1% of all cases of hydatid disease. Echinococcus granulosus is most often responsible for the cyst hydatid. Intradural, extramedullary involvement is rare. When the cysts do not demonstrate typical magnetic resonance imaging findings, the differential diagnosis is more complex.