Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused mainly by
Echinococcus granulosus
and is a
common entity in this part of the world. However, primary hydatid disease of spleen is a rare
entity. We are reporting a case of a massive primary splenic hydatid cyst in a 27 yr old female,
who presented with left upper quadrant swelling and pain. USG disclosed a large hydatid cyst
and the CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. IgM Elisa for hydatid serology was strongly positive .
An elective open splenectomy was performed, with an uneventful post operative recovery.
