Neuroendoscopic management of a third ventricle hydatid cyst presenting with obstructive hydrocephalus in a 4-year-old female: a case report and review of the literature
Hydatid cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraventricular cystic lesions, although extremely rare. Further studies are necessary to guide standardized protocols for these unusual neurological entities. The surgical intervention is precision-demanding and relies on the neurosurgeon's expertise to prevent intraoperative complications. Histopathological confirmation remains essential for diagnosis in cases of cerebral hydatid cysts.
Authors
- Jalal Najjar
- Saja Karaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9640-7406)
- Mousa Barboura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1766-9049)
- Suleiman Khaddour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9597-2868)
- Ahed Assaf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1641-7669)
- William Borghol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3228-3406)
- Ahmad Zahi AlChawwaf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7551-9714)
- Hamed Alfakhouri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1800-8189)
Institutions
- Latakia University (SY)
- Al Wataniya Private University (SY)
- Häme University of Applied Sciences (FI)
- Zydus Lifesciences Limited (India) (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05680-7
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00