Author/Authors :
Alijani, Babak Poursina Hospital - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , Emamhadi, Mohammadreza Poursina Hospital - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , Yousefzadeh-Chabok, Shahrokh Poursina Hospital - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , Behzadnia, Hamid Poursina Hospital - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , Dehghani, Siavash Poursina Hospital - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Abstract :
Background & Importance: Hydatid disease of the spine is rare but constitutes approximately 50% of bone involvement
cases in human hydatidosis. It is a severe condition associated with a high rate of morbidity, disability and mortality.
Case Presentation: In the present paper, we report an intriguing case of cervical spinal hydatid disease mimicking
traumatic burst fracture.
Conclusion: A high degree of suspicion combined with good-quality neuroimaging is important for early and correct
diagnosis. Because of the location and the potential for progression, spinal hydatid disease surgical treatment is the
mainstay of treatment.
