Calcified hydatid cyst of the liver

Case contributed by Saeed Soltany Hosn
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

An echogenic intrahepatic cystic mass was found on sonographic investigation for medical fitness (not shown here). CT scan was performed for further evaluation.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

CT scan demonstrates a roughly 6 cm diameter round calcified mass in the right hepatic lobe. There are also small cystic lesions in liver segments III, V and VI. In addition, there is a small accessory spleen. 

Case Discussion

Findings are most suggestive of hydatid disease

Serologically proven hydatid disease.

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