Intracranial hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Aneesh Km
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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There is a large round well defined CSF density cystic lesion in the right fronto parietal region and insular cortex. It exerts a mass effect in the form effacement of sulci, compression of basal ganglia, compression of right lateral ventricle and 3rd ventricle, displacement of the M2 and M3 segments of right MCA and midline shift. There is no surrounding edema or contrast enhancement.

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