Hydatid Cyst of the Knee: A Case Report

Abstract

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection which occurs in specific geographical areas such as the Mediterranean region. We report a case of hydatid cyst of the knee in a 34-year-old man who was admitted with inability to walk and a painful knee. He had a past history of liver infection nine years ago. Laboratory findings were negative. According to the high prevalence of hydatid disease in Iran, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis of Baker’s cyst, synovial cyst and lipoma.

Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education:Hydatid disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis of Baker’s cyst, synovial cyst and lipoma in Iranian patients. Please cite this paper as:Ghanaati H, Mohammadifar M, Ghajarzadeh M, Firouznia K, Motevalli M, Jalali AH. Hydatid Cyst of the Knee: A Case Report. Iran J Radiol. 2011; 8(3):170-2. DOI: 10.5812/kmp.iranjradiol.17351065.3162

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