Hydatid Cyst of the Biceps Femoris Muscle (a Rare Case in Orthopedic Surgery).

authors:

avatar A Karimi 1 , * , avatar K Asadi 1 , avatar F Mohseni 2 , avatar M Hossein Akbar 3

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran,
General Surgeon, Golsar Hospital, Rasht, Iran,
Research Assistant, Heshmat Hospital, Rasht, Iran.
Shiraz E-Medical Journal: Vol.12, issue 3; 150-4
published online: July 1, 2011
article type: Research Article
received: July 19, 2010

how to cite: Karimi A, Asadi K, Mohseni F, Hossein Akbar M. Hydatid Cyst of the Biceps Femoris Muscle (a Rare Case in Orthopedic Surgery).. Shiraz E-Med J. 2011;12(3): 150-4. 

Abstract

Abstract:

Hydatid cysts are endemic zoonosis in Iran. They may involve various organs of body. Hydatid cyst in musculoskeletal system is rare and constitutes 1% to 4.5% of all cases. Usually, the hydatid cyst in muscle present as a benign soft tissue tumor. The commonest clinical presentation is an asymptomatic slow growing mass. We report this rare case from orthopedic surgery center in a university teaching hospital at North Iran. The literature review and mode of diagnosis has been discussed through this case report.

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