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Calcified hepatic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Non-specific upper abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

A well-defined, calcified lesion with multiple internal serpiginous hypodense linear structures is noted in sub-capsular region of the right hepatic lobe without any density changes on provided phases which is most likely calcified hydatid cyst.

The liver is normally positioned and has normal size and smooth borders.

Rest of the visualized viscera appear unremarkable.

Case Discussion

CT findings are concerning for most likely calcified hydatid cyst as described.

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