Hepatic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right upper quadrant pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
mri

A 150×130 mm thick-walled cystic lesion with internal layer detachment is present at the lower aspect of the right liver lobe.

Several small cortical cysts are seen in the kidneys. Perinephric fat standing is also observed on both sides. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of the hepatic hydatid cyst.

The liver is the most common site of hydatid infection.

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