Cerebral Echinococcosis Mimicking a Brain Tumour in Rural Southwest Nigeria.

Autor:	Buhari MO; Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Email: mikhail@unilorin.edu.ng, Tel:- +234 803 279 6509., Omoseebi O; Department of Morbid Anatomy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti., Oyeleye OO; Department of Surgery, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti., Folaranmi O; Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin., Erinomo OO; Department of Morbid Anatomy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti., Adeniyi OM; Department of Morbid Anatomy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	West African journal of medicine [West Afr J Med] 2024 Jul 30; Vol. 41 (7), pp. 836-839.
Abstrakt:	Echinococcosis is a zoonosis caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. Cerebral echinococcosis (CE) poses a significant public health challenge due to its neglected status. It is endemic in Central Asia, Africa and parts of South America, with prevalence estimated to be 1.18-3 per 100,000 population in Iran. We report the case of a 45-year-old male who presented with seizure disorders and was evaluated and treated for a neoplasm, with complete excision of the lesion. Pathologic examination revealed the characteristic echinococcal (hydatid) cyst. The patient recovered fully. As CE is a great imitator of several other conditions in endemic areas, a high index of suspicion must be maintained in endemic countries. Competing Interests: The Authors declare that no competing interest exists (Copyright © 2024 by West African Journal of Medicine.)
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