Hydatid cyst of the breast: a case report

Pathologica. 2008 Jun;100(3):197-8.

Abstract

Echinococcal involvement of the breast is extremely rare, even in the endemic countries. We report the case of a 31-year-old woman who presented with a 5 cm mammary mass. Mammography and sonography showed a well-circumscribed cystic lesion. Diagnosis of hydatid cyst was confirmed by pathological examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Breast Diseases / parasitology*
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans