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[Fortuitous discovery of hydatid cyst of the breast]
Sonia Maâlej1, Meherzia Bourguiba, Hamouda Fennira
1Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital A. Mami Ariana, Tunis, Tunisie. s.maalej@gnet.tn
Introduction:
Hydatid cyst of the breast is rare even in areas of endemic echinococcosis. It accounts for 0.3% of all localizations and 2% of the uncommon sites. It can be isolated or associated with other localizations.
Case:
We report the case of a hydatid breast cyst, associated with a pulmonary hydatid cyst, fortunately diagnosed by mammography and ultrasonography. Both cysts were removed.
Discussion:
Hydatid breast cysts must be considered in any cystic breast mass, particularly in endemic countries.