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Mahnaz Fosouli1, Maryam Masjedi Esfahani1
1Imaging and Radiology Department, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Radiology Case Reports
|October 29, 2025
Summary
Hydatid disease, a parasitic infection, can affect the pancreas, mimicking other conditions. Early consideration in endemic populations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Hydatid disease is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by tapeworms, commonly affecting the liver and lungs.
- It is prevalent in endemic regions but frequently misdiagnosed due to variable imaging features.
- Imaging modalities like ultrasound, CT, and MRI can present ambiguous findings, leading to differential diagnoses of neoplasms or congenital cysts.

