Hydatid cyst in the tail of the pancreas: a rare case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20243265Keywords:
Echinococcosis, Pancreatic cyst, SurgeryAbstract
Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, are rare but significant when found in the pancreas, particularly in endemic regions. This case report discusses a 32-year-old female with a pancreatic tail cyst presenting with epigastric pain and intermittent fever. Diagnostic imaging, contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), and serological tests were inconclusive, making preoperative diagnosis challenging. Differential diagnoses included pancreatic pseudocysts, benign neoplasms, abscesses, and other cystic lesions. The patient underwent surgical exploration, where a hydatid cyst was identified and treated with cyst removal, partial pericystectomy, and marsupialization. Postoperative management included albendazole therapy. Pancreatic hydatid cysts, though rare, should be considered in differential diagnoses for pancreatic cystic lesions, especially in endemic areas. Accurate diagnosis typically requires a combination of imaging, serology, and histopathological examination, with surgery often necessary for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
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