Introduction

Hydatid disease is caused by tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Involvement of spleen is uncommon, roughly about 2 % of all human infestations by this parasite. It is endemic in Middle East, North America, New Zealand, Australia, and South America. Isolated spleenic cyst is a rare entity accounting for approximately 2.5% in India. The first case was reported by Berlot in 1790 from an autopsy. We are reporting a case of 48 yr old female form Purnea (Bihar), India as it was a rare presentation.

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Dr Saumya Sinha

2^nd Year PGT, Department of General Surgery, Katihar Medical College (KMCH), Katihar, Bihar, India