DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i04.067

Pages: 688-690

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection characterized by the formation of cysts in the organs. The liver and the lungs are most often affected. Cysticercosis of the spleen is rare, accounting for less than 8% of all cases of cysticercosis in humans. Generally, hepatic and splenic localizations coexist. The clinical signs and symptoms of a splenic cyst depend on its size, its relationship to the surrounding organs, and complications. One of the complications of splenic hydatid cysts is spontaneous rupture of the cyst after trauma or following an increase in intracystic pressure. A ruptured splenic hydatid cyst in the abdominal cavity, as in our case, can lead to complications such as peritoneal irritation, urticaria, anaphylaxis and death, requiring both prompt surgical intervention and careful postoperative care. In our case study, we will present a case of spontaneous rupture of a splenic hydatid cyst in the abdominal cavity.