Primary hydatid cyst of the gallbladder: an unusual localization diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Pan Afr Med J. 2013:14:15. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2013.14.15.1424. Epub 2013 Jan 9.

Abstract

Hydatid disease is endemic in Tunisia and has been considered as one of the most common surgical pathology. Several localizations have been described, but hydatidosis of the liver is the most frequent clinical entity. Primary hydatid cyst of the gallbladder is very rare. We report in this observation a new case of primary hydatid cyst of the gallbladder diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Keywords: Cholecystectomy; Gallbladder; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); Primary hydatid disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Cholecystitis / complications
  • Cholecystitis / diagnosis*
  • Cholecystitis / parasitology
  • Cholecystitis / surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Echinococcosis / complications
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Echinococcosis / surgery
  • Endemic Diseases
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Nausea / etiology
  • Tunisia