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Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Frank Parrish
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Gender: Female

Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst adherent to the right kidney.

Case Discussion

Hydatid cysts result from infection by Echinococcus, and can result in cyst formation anywhere in the body.

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