Isolated Hydatid Cyst of the Breast

Authors

  • Sevgi Ünal, MD Department of Radiology, Atatürk Education and Research Hospital, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0373-0904
  • Nuket Özkavruk Eliyatkın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Department of Pathology, Atatürk Education and Research Hospital, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7784-5699
  • Yeliz Yılmaz Bozok, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Department of General Surgery, Atatürk Education and Research Hospital, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1811-122X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70087/rami.tui/010211

Keywords:

breast, hydatid cyst, mammography, ultrasonography

Abstract

The occurrence of primary breast hydatid cysts is exceedingly rare, even in endemic regions, and reported prevalence rates are infrequent. Although classified as a benign condition, it represents a significant health concern caused by the parasitic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatid cyst disease can manifest in various anatomical locations throughout the body, ranging from the head to the extremities. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies, such as ultrasound, which can reveal the characteristic features of the cyst. Additionally, serological tests may be conducted to detect specific antibodies against Echinococcus. This report aims to present the imaging findings of an exceptionally rare case of an isolated breast hydatid cyst in a 74-year-old female patient.

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Volume: 1, Issue: 2

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Published

2024-08-31

How to Cite

Isolated Hydatid Cyst of the Breast. (2024). Radiology and Molecular Imaging, 1(2), 31-34. https://doi.org/10.70087/rami.tui/010211