Hydatid cyst mimickers and cases mimicked by hydatid cyst; with two cases

Authors : Havva Erdem, Ülkü Karaman

Pages : 110-115

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Publication Date : 2022-12-31

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and is frequently seen in Turkey. Cystic lesions are frequently encountered in routine examinations. These lesions include a wide spectrum from benign to malignant. Imaging methods are frequently used in the diagnosis, and many cystic hepatic and extrahepatic lesions have different imaging findings. In addition, in some cases, radiological evaluation is not sufficient for a definitive diagnosis. In this case, the diagnosis can be made by evaluating the sample taken from the pathological point of view. Some lesions may also mimic diseases such as hydatid cysts. In this study, two hepatic cyst cases, which are thought to cause difficulties in diagnosis and may adversely affect the treatment process, are presented because the cyst imitates hydatid disease. In conclusion, hydatid cysts and hydatid mimics should be kept in mind especially in endemic regions, hepatic and extrahepatic regions.
Keywords : hydatid cyst, mimics, liver, extrahepatic