Hydatid disease of the spine: case report

East Afr Med J. 2002 Mar;79(3):165-6. doi: 10.4314/eamj.v79i3.8899.

Abstract

A rare case of spinal hydatid disease presenting with paraparesis and sensory loss is reported. The patient was treated with albendazole resulting in significant improvement within eight weeks. Investigations and treatment modalities are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Albendazole / therapeutic use*
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use*
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Echinococcosis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Albendazole