Isolated Hydatid Cyst of the Breast–a Case Report

Kamali, Nasib Iqbal; Raza, Mohd Arif; Rab, Atia Zakaur; Akhtar, Sadiq

doi:10.1007/s12262-012-0475-y

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“…Similar to intermediate hosts, ingested larvae penetrate the systemic or lymphatic circulation from the intestinal mucosa and finally reside in different organs, mostly the liver and lungs (6,13). Rarely, the larvae may also infest the muscles, kidneys, spleen, bones, and breasts (5,7,9,10,14).…”

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“…The liver is the most common site to be affected by this disease (70%), followed by the lungs (20%) (6). Hydatid disease of breast is rare and occurs in less than 1% of the cases (5,7,9,10). In this paper, we presented a known case of hepatic hydatidosis readmitted due to hydatid cyst of the breast.…”

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“…It might mimic fibroadenoma, phyllodes tumors, chronic abscess, or even carcinoma. Thus, hydatid cyst of the breast should be included in the differential diagnosis of breast lumps, especially in endemic areas (4,9). The disease can be diagnosed by radiologic or serologic means, neither of which is definitive.…”

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“…The disease can be diagnosed by radiologic or serologic means, neither of which is definitive. The diagnosis of hydatid disease is based on the findings of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for echinococcal antigens and results are positive in approximately 85% of infected patients (9,12,17). In patients with intact cysts or without any scolices or any viable parasites, ELISA results may be negative.…”

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Concurrent Hydatidosis of the Liver, Spleen and Breast: A Case Report

Arianpoor

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Arch Clin Infect Dis

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Introduction: Hydatid disease is an infection caused by the larval form of Echinococous granulosus and is endemic in animal husbandry communities. Hydatid disease of the breast is rare and occurs in less than 1% of the cases. In this paper, we presented a known case of hepatic hydatidosis readmitted due to hydatid cyst of the breast. Case Presentation: A 38-year-old woman, a known case of neglected hepatic hydatidosis since eight years ago, presented to our hospital with new onset of abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed signs of hydatid cysts in the liver, spleen, and both breasts. Laparotomy with complete resection of the hydatid cysts in the right lobe of the liver was performed along with cholecystectomy due to the closeness of the cysts to the gallbladder and severe adhesions. The patient also underwent splenectomy and cystectomy of the breasts. Histopathologic report of the resected cysts from the breasts, liver, and spleen confirmed the diagnosis of hydatidosis. The patient was discharged with albendazole (10 mg/kg daily for three weeks) and was advised to come back to the clinic for follow-up evaluations. Conclusions: Although breast hydatidosis is rare, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis of breast lumps presenting in endemic areas and among immigrants from endemic areas.

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Concurrent Hydatidosis of the Liver, Spleen and Breast: A Case Report

Arianpoor

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“…Cependant, et vu que l'hydatidose est une maladie ubiquitaire, le sein peut être atteint comme tous les autres organes [ 4 ]. La localisation mammaire du kyste hydatique est rare, caractérisée par son évolution lente et par l'efficacité du traitement chirurgical [ 2 ]. Le diagnostic de cette affection est habituellement aisé grâce au couple mammographie-échographie [ 3 ].…”

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Kyste hydatique mammaire primitif

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Samouh²

2015

Pan Afr Med J

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La localisation mammaire du kyste hydatique est exceptionnelle. De ce fait, le diagnostic est difficile avant l'examen anatomopathologique. Nous rapportons une observation d'un cas de kyste hydatique du sein chez une femme de 32 ans, qui consultait pour un nodule du sein, dont l'imagerie montrait une lésion en rétro-aréolaire du sein gauche, homogène, ovalaire et de contours réguliers. L'examen anatomopathologique objectivait un kyste hydatique à localisation mammaire. Les suites opératoires étaient simples. L'hydatidose est une maladie ubiquitaire, pouvant atteindre tous les organes. Le diagnostic peut être évoqué devant une masse kystique du sein avec des aspects très évocateurs à l'imagerie. La confirmation du diagnostic n'est confirmée qu'après une cytoponction ou une chirurgie d'exérèse qui réalise le traitement de cette pathologique. La négativité du bilan d'extension hydatique permet de retenir une localisation primitive de l’échinococcose.

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