Calcified hepatic hydatid cyst

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Calcified liver lesion seen on ultrasound examination (not shown here)

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

CT abdomen and pelvis

ct

CT scan shows a round well defined cystic mass in the liver parenchyma which has heterogeneous high density and mural calcification. There is also a gallstone.

Case Discussion

The image appearance is highly suggestive of hydatid cyst.

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