Primary splenic hydatid cyst: a case report with characteristic imaging appearance

Authors

Yousuf A. Husen, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Naila Nadeem, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Fawad Aslam
Imran Bhaila

Document Type

Report

Department

Radiology

Abstract

A middle-aged lady presented with pain, tenderness and swelling in the left hypochondrium since one month. She had a history of contact with dogs and grazing animals. Sonography and computed tomography showed the pathognomonic signs of hydatid disease. The patient refused surgical treatment. She was discharged on Albendazole therapy and did not return for a follow up.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

Recommended Citation

Husen, Y. A., Nadeem, N., Aslam, F., Bhaila, I. (2005). Primary splenic hydatid cyst: a case report with characteristic imaging appearance. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 55(5), 219-221.
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