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Splenic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by: Dr Praveen Jha

Presentation:

Asymptomatic patient for health check-up, gets diagnosed with a large cyst with floaters and few calcification in spleen (on USG)

Patient Data:

Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race: Indian/Pakistani
Modality: CT

A large cystic lesion is seen in spleen with peripheral calcifications, and few amorphous calcifications in its dependent part.

Case Discussion:

Provisional diagnosis of hydatid cyst was considered.

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