Case Reports in Medicine (Jan 2017)

Unusual Presentation of Hydatid Cyst in Breast with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings

  • Ali Koc,
  • Inanc Samil Sarici,
  • Umit Erkan Vurdem,
  • Ozgur Karabiyik,
  • Ummugulsum Ozgul Gumus

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6237435
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2017

Abstract

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We report a case of 59-year-old woman with a painful left breast mass, compatible with types II-III hydatid cyst. Lesion was evaluated with mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging modalities. Magnetic resonance imaging had important diagnostic role with demonstrating characteristic features of the lesion and had capability of showing complications. Surgery also confirmed the diagnosis of a hydatid cyst.