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Hydatid cyst presenting as a breast lump.

J M Radhi¹, M J Thavanathan

¹Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital, Grenfell Regional Health Services, St. Anthony, Nfld.

Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie

|February 1, 1990

Summary

Cystic hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, rarely affects the breast. This case report details a breast hydatid cyst discovered incidentally via mammography and successfully treated with excision.

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Radiology
Oncology

Background:

Cystic hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
Humans act as intermediate hosts, typically developing cysts in the liver or lungs.
Breast involvement is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A case of cystic hydatid disease presenting as a breast mass was identified.
The lesion was incidentally detected during routine mammography screening.
Aspiration biopsy yielded clear fluid, but a residual lump necessitated further intervention.

Findings:

The breast mass was confirmed to be a hydatid cyst upon further examination.
Surgical excision was performed to completely remove the residual lump.
Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus infection.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare parasitic infections in breast diagnostics.
Mammography can play a role in the incidental detection of extralobar hydatid cysts.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in cystic hydatid disease.

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