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Tunisia is notably affected in the Mediterranean. Although liver involvement is common, splenic hydatidosis is rare, with incidence worldwide ranging from 0.5 % to 4 %. Surgery, particularly total or partial splenectomy, remains the primary treatment. We present a unique case of isolated splenic hydatid cyst successfully managed by total splenectomy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case report:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 40-year-old Tunisian farmer presented with persistent pain in the left hypochondrium for 4 months, accompanied by a sensation of heaviness. Physical examination revealed splenomegaly, and laboratory tests showed a positive Indirect Hemagglutination test for Echinococcus sp. (titer &gt;160). Thoracoabdominal CT scan revealed a 10 cm splenic hydatid cyst. Surgery involved total splenectomy via an extended left subcostal approach. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with successful albendazole therapy and vaccination following splenectomy. During biannual follow-up, the patient remained asymptomatic and did not present with any other hydatid localization.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Splenic hydatid cyst is rare. Diagnostic and therapeutic advancements are crucial for its management. Therapeutic options include total splenectomy, spleen preservation, and percutaneous interventions. However, these approaches carry unique risks and benefits. Close monitoring and individualized management are essential to ensure optimal outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diagnosis of splenic hydatid cysts is challenging due to their often asymptomatic nature and lack of specific signs. With no standardized management protocols available, personalized treatment strategies are essential. Further research is crucial to improve treatment approaches and outcomes for this rare yet clinically important condition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Highlights<\/jats:title>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijscr.2024.109869","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,6,5]],"date-time":"2024-06-05T09:09:04Z","timestamp":1717578544000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["A rare case report: Primary isolated hydatid cyst of the spleen- diagnosis and management"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"120","author":[{"given":"Fahd","family":"Khefacha","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Med Dheker","family":"Touati","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ahmed","family":"Bouzid","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Rahma","family":"Ayadi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Sana","family":"Landolsi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Faouzi","family":"Chebbi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"276","reference":[{"issue":"1","key":"R1-88-20260325","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"38","DOI":"10.1097\/IO9.0000000000000020","article-title":"Success in managing a giant hepatic hydatid cyst: a case report of successful conser- vative surgical intervention in an endemic setting","volume":"62","author":"Touati,","year":"2024","journal-title":"Int. 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