Freely Lying Intraperitoneal Hydatid Cyst in a Child: A Rare Pediatric Surgical Encounter with Literature Review

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2026 Open access

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Authors: Soumya Kashiv, Sarita Syal, Rajat Piplani, Himanshu Menghwani, Panna Lal Siyol
DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_319_25
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Abstract

Hydatid disease is an important public health problem that most commonly affects the liver and lungs. We describe a 15-year-old boy who presented with a large abdominopelvic mass that was eventually diagnosed as a freely lying intraperitoneal hydatid cyst. This case highlights the diagnostic difficulty of such unusual presentations in children, the importance of intraoperative vigilance, and the role of intact excision with postoperative antiparasitic therapy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasitic infections in humans and animals Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Volume
31
Issue
3
Pages
491–493
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN