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Maulana M Ansari1, Shahla Haleem2, Wasif M Ali1
1Department of Surgery, J.N. Medical College and Hospital, A.M.U., Aligarh, UP 202002, India.
Journal of Infection and Public Health
|March 18, 2014
Summary
A rare case of breast hydatid cyst presented with pain and swelling after albendazole therapy. This study highlights unique symptoms of a dying hydatid cyst in the breast.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Hydatid cysts, typically found in the liver, can rarely manifest in the breast.
- Symptoms associated with the disintegration of hydatid cysts are not well-documented in breast tissue.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old woman developed breast pain and swelling during albendazole treatment for a liver hydatid cyst.
- Breast ultrasound confirmed the presence of a hydatid cyst.
Findings:
- Surgical excision revealed a large, dead hydatid cyst within the breast tissue.
- The patient experienced a favorable postoperative recovery.
Implications:
- Breast hydatid cysts can present uniquely, particularly after antiparasitic treatment.
- This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in breast masses, even after initial treatment.
