A Rare Case of Hydatid Cyst of Posterior Neck: Case Report

Hydatid cyst is a zoonotic disease commonly caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. The involvement of the head and neck regions is an exceedingly rare phenomenon even in endemic geographical areas. It's a parasitic disease which humans can accidentally ingest through contaminated food. The neck is an uncommon site for this infection so it is not considered as a differential diagnosis of neck swelling commonly. We are reporting a rare case of 35 years old female, presented with complaints of left side posterior neck swelling for a duration of 4 months which was gradually increasing in size. Patient was investigated and diagnosed as a case of primary hydatid cyst of neck. After PAC clearance patient was successfully operated for complete excision of Hydatid Cyst. Post operative period uneventful. Patient discharged under satisfactory condition.