Primary intraosseous mandibular hydatid cyst: A case report and review of 97 cases of osseous cystic echinococcosis.

Objective: In this study, we review the reported cases of hydatid disease of the bone in terms of etiology, pathogenesis, and histopathologic, serologic, and radiographic features and management of the disease.

Study Design: The present case study reports an extremely rare occurrence of intraosseous hydatid cysts in the orofacial region, wherein symptoms or signs of systemic hydatid disease were absent. We discuss the challenges encountered during the diagnosis and treatment of osseous hydatidosis and reviewed articles on osseous hydatidosis, including 97 cases.