A CASE WITH VERTEBRAL HYDATID DISEASE SHOWING MULTIPLE RELAPSES

Abstract

Vertebral hydatid disease is relatively common in our country while it is very rare in western countries. It may lead to serious complications; besides its morbidity, it is reported to have 14-58% of mortality rate. Paraple-gia or spinal root compression may occur in 25-84% of the patients. Surgical excision of the cyst is reported to be the treatment of choice. However, the rate of relapse is known to be high. In this article, a case with vertebral hydatid disease having paraplegia and experiencing relapses after several operations is being reported.