Isolated hydatid cyst in the submandibular salivary gland: A rare primary presentation

Involvement of the submandibular gland by hydatid cysts is very rare. We report a case of hydatid cyst (HC) in the submandibular gland proven by histopathological examination in a child and we review the characteristics of this disease.

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Published in:	Otolaryngology case reports Vol. 30; p. 100583
Main Authors:	Bouatay, Rachida, Bouaziz, Nawres, Ben Hammouda, Seifeddine, Koubaa, Jamel
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 01-03-2024
Subjects:	Cervical swelling Child Primary hydatid cyst Submandibular gland Submandibular gland Cervical swelling Child Primary hydatid cyst
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Summary:	Involvement of the submandibular gland by hydatid cysts is very rare. We report a case of hydatid cyst (HC) in the submandibular gland proven by histopathological examination in a child and we review the characteristics of this disease.
ISSN:	2468-5488 2468-5488
DOI:	10.1016/j.xocr.2024.100583