Hepatic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Mohammadtaghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Well defined cyst with tiny calcification on non-contrast images is seen at right lobe of the liver.

Case Discussion

Findings compatible with hepatic hydatid cyst.
Cystic lesions of liver carry a broad differential diagnosis and hydatid cyst is one of the infectious/inflammatory conditions which may involve liver.

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