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Pancreatic hydatid disease

M C Barrera¹, J Villanua, J F Barrena

¹Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital N. S. Aránzazu, ApC. 477, E-20080 San Sebastián, Spain.

Pediatric Radiology

|November 1, 1995

Summary

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Hydatid disease rarely affects the pancreas. This case highlights how trauma can mask this parasitic infection, leading to delayed diagnosis in an asymptomatic child.

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Abdominal Imaging
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affects the liver and lungs.
Pancreatic involvement is exceedingly rare, posing diagnostic challenges.
Asymptomatic presentation can delay recognition.