Splenic calcified hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

A 47×45×36mm cystic lesion with thick ring like peripheral calcification is noted at upper aspect of spleen.

Case Discussion

Splenic ring like calcified cystic lesion; most likely a hydatid cyst.

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