Solitary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst masquerading as pseudocyst of pancreas
Ketan Vagholkar,
Chirag Vaja,
Akshay Rathod
et al.
Abstract:Primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst is a rarity. Literature on this topic is sparse with anecdotal case reports. Hence the condition poses both a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma to the attending surgeon. The objective of reporting this case is to highlight the challenges faced by the surgeon in diagnosing and treating this uncommon entity. A 70-year-old man presented with epigastric pain and discomfort accompanied by abdominal mass extending over the epigastric and right hypochondriac region. CECT revealed… Show more
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