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Splenic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Abdominal pain and distension.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
ct

A large thick walled cystic lesion in the spleen, contains internal septations and coarse calcified foci. No enhancing soft tissue component is observed within the cyst. 

Case Discussion

Features on the CT scan are the most likely consistent with hydatid cyst. Splenic hydatid disease has been reported to constitute up to 4% of cases of abdominal hydatid disease.

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