Posts Tagged ‘submandibular gland’

An uncommon presentation of hydatid cyst in submandibular salivary gland—a case report

Abstract  Hydatid disease is a parasitosis known as hydatidosis or echinococcosis. It affects both animals and humans. Hydatid cyst
of the head and neck region is uncommon and the involvement of salivary glands, especially the submandibular gland is very
rare. A case of submandibular gland hydatid cyst is reported in this article. A patient presented with a swelling of submandibular
region since 8 months. On examination, swelling revealed a soft, non-tender, mobile mass with fluctuation positive when done
bimanually measuring 8?×?6 cm. Chest X-ray and abdominal ultrasonography were normal. Excision of the submandibular gland
with the mass was performed and pathological examination confirmed the swelling to be a hydatid cyst of the right submandibular
gland.
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