Hepatic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right upper quadrant pain.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Anechoic cystic lesion is noted in the right lobe of the liver. It has floating internal membranes.

No echogenic foci within it to suggest calcification.

No intrahepatic duct dilatation.

Mild free fluid is noted in the right pleural cavity.

Case Discussion

Cystic lesion with internal detached/floating membranes likely to be hepatic hydatid cyst.

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