Hepatic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
mri

An 80×50 mm cystic lesion with internal septations and without frank soft tissue component is noted at right liver lobe.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of hepatic hydatid cyst which occurs secondary to infection by Echinococcus spp. It is most commonly seen involving the liver, followed by lungs and spleen.

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