Hydatid disease of bone: Imaging features

Abstract

This review focuses on the incidence, clinical manifestations, and radiographic features of bone hydatidosis at various sites. The clinical presentations and imaging features of bone hydatidosis differ depending on the site of involvement. The first goal of this review is to distinguish the radiographic features of bone hydatidosis in various bones. The second goal is to help radiologists understand the incidence of hydatid bone disease at various sites and to recognize the clinical manifestations through imaging features. Consideration of both the clinical and radiologic characteristics can help radiologists to diagnose hydatid disease of bone.