Echinococcus granulosus is a cestode causing disease in human beings. Both the vertebral column and cervicofacial region are uncommon sites for hydatid involve-ment, even in countries of the Middle East, South America, Australia, and New Zealand, where Echinococcus infestation is high.1 It was stated that only 1 in 1000 cases will exhibit cervical spine infestation, if the spine is infected in 1% to 2% of hydatid cases.12
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