DOI: 10.21276/sasjs.2019.5.2.1

Pages: 72-75

Subcutaneous echinococcosis cyst is uncommon even in endemic regions. Ankle area localization of echinococcosis cyst is the first case reporting in the literature. It’s a case of a 48-year-old male, breeder and farmer, Arab of rural origin, presents with incipient painless ankle swelling dating 8 month prior to his consultation without fever and good general conditions. Ultrasonography revealed an echinococcosis cyst aspect. We have managed this case surgically by monobloc resection. The patient recovered well after surgical management without any recidivism. Symptoms of subcutaneous echinococcosis cyst are often discrete with imaging confirming diagnosis. Ultrasonography and/or magnetic resonance imaging help reduce untimely management. Surgical management by monobloc resection with total pericystectomy represents the sole curative treatment. Nonetheless, prevention remains the best tool to control the spread of this endemic