Isolated splenic hydatid cyst

[...]immunoelectrophoresis is the most important serological test specific for E. granulosus and reverts to negative after successful treatment and eradication of the cyst.7 The gold standard for the di- agnosis of hydatidosis is microscopic examination that shows the laminated membrane and scolices.6 Open splenectomy is the standard surgical procedure for treatment. Albendazole is the preferred drug because of its protoscolicidal effects, which prevent seeding subsequent to accidental spillage and its greater absorption and better clinical results.8 Other splenic cystic lesions such as epidermoid cyst, pseudocyst, splenic abscess, hematoma, and cystic neo- plasm of the spleen should be considered in the differ- ential diagnosis.1 In conclusion, primary splenic involvement is an uncommon manifestation of hydatid disease and should be suspected on detection of any splenic mass on physical examination.