Hepatic hydatid cysts

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Three adjacent thick walled cystic lesions are seen at right liver lobe less than 55 mm.

In addition, A low-attenuation hepatic lesion, measuring 15 mm in diameters, is depicted, located at 4ath hepatic segment (Couinaud`s nomenclature), revealing early peripheral, nodular enhancement and centripetal filling. Features are most compatible with hemangioma. 

Case Discussion

The patient underwent liver cystectomy and histopathology evaluation confirms hepatic hydatid cysts.

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