A novel surgical technique for hydatid cyst involving cervicothoracic anterior epidural space

Abstract

Spinal hydatid cyst comprises <1% of the total cases of hydatid disease. There is very little literature on the involvement of anterior epidural space by hydatid cyst and its management. This report presents a unique presentation of spinal hydatidosis in cervicothoracic anterior epidural space and a novel technique in surgical management.

Keywords

• anterior epidural space
• cervicothoracic spine
• hydatid cyst