Hydatid cyst in tail of pancreas

BMJ Case Rep. 2011 Nov 1:2011:bcr0320114027. doi: 10.1136/bcr.03.2011.4027.

Abstract

The authors present a case of hydatid cyst in tail of pancreas in a 35-year-male who presented with 6-month history of dull aching pain in abdomen. Radiologically, a differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic neoplasm and pseudocyst was made which was confirmed after histopathological examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / parasitology*