CASE REPORT: Cerebral Echinococcosis Mimicking a Brain Tumour in Rural Southwest Nigeria

West Afr J Med. 2024 July; 41(7): 836-839 PMID: 39357093

Authors

  • M. O. Buhari Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin.
  • O. Omoseebi Department of Morbid Anatomy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.
  • O. O. Oyeleye Department of Surgery, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.
  • O. Folaranmi Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin.
  • O. O. Erinomo Department of Morbid Anatomy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.
  • O. M. Adeniyi Department of Morbid Anatomy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti.

Keywords:

Brain tumour, Case report, Cerebral echinococcosis, Southwest Nigeria

Abstract

Echinococcosis is a zoonosis caused by tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. Cerebral echinococcosis (CE) poses a significant public health challenge due to its neglected status. It is endemic in Central Asia, Africa and parts of South America, with prevalence estimated to be 1.18-3 per 100,000 population in Iran. We report the case of a 45-year-old male who presented with seizure disorders and was evaluated and treated for a neoplasm, with complete excision of the lesion. Pathologic examination revealed the characteristic echinococcal (hydatid) cyst. The patient recovered fully. As CE is a great imitator of several other conditions in endemic areas, a high index of suspicion must be maintained in endemic countries.

Published

2024-07-30

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 7 (2024): The West African Journal of Medicine

Section

Case Report
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