Presentation
Abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hepatic hydatid cyst
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A 100×75×90 mm multiseptated thick-walled cystic lesion with incomplete coarse peripheral calcification is noted at liver.
Case Discussion
Features on CT scan are typical for hepatic hydatid cyst.
Hydatid cyst occurs secondary to the infection by the Echinococcus species. It is most commonly seen involving the liver followed by lungs and spleen.