Presentation
Abdominal discomfort and distention.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hydatid disease - abdominal and pelvic
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Atrophy and compression of the left hepatic lobe due to large, complex cyst containing multiple round daughter cysts and faint peripheral calcification.
Larger peritoneal and left pelvic collections with the same features.
Case Discussion
Large burden of active abdominal hydatid disease which likely started in the left hepatic lobe, ruptured, and seeded the peritoneum.