Hydatid Cyst of the Brain: A Rare Neurosurgical Entity and Its Radiologic Diagnosis
Hydatid Cyst of the Brain: A Rare Neurosurgical Entity and Its Radiologic Diagnosis 뇌의 포낭낭: 드문 신경외과적 질환 및 방사선학적 진단 Keywords : cerebral hydatid cyst, brain parasitic infection, intracranial cystic lesion MRI, hydatid disease neurology, echinococcosis CNS, cerebral imaging quiz, parasitic cyst differential diagnosis 1. Introduction Hydatid disease, or echinococcosis, is a parasitic infection caused primarily by Echinococcus granulosus . While commonly affecting the liver and lungs, involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) is exceedingly rare, accounting for less than 2% of all hydatid cases. Among these, isolated cerebral hydatid cysts, especially in adults, are considered extraordinary occurrences and pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. In this expert-level column, we present a deep dive into the radiologic and clinical evaluation of intracranial hydatid cysts, with emphasis on differential diagnosis, management, and radiologic pearls. Based on the case describ...