Hydatid disease with unusual localization

• Published in: European radiology Vol. 10; no. 12; pp. 1904 - 1912
• Main Authors: Engin, G, Acunaş, B, Rozanes, I, Acunaş, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Springer Nature B.V 01-01-2000
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Bone Diseases - diagnosis; Bone Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Brain Diseases - diagnosis; Brain Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Breast Diseases - diagnosis; Breast Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Cardiomyopathies - diagnosis; Cardiomyopathies - diagnostic imaging; Cysts; Diagnosis, Differential; Echinococcosis - diagnosis; Echinococcosis - diagnostic imaging; Female; Humans; Kidney Diseases - diagnosis; Kidney Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Peritoneal Diseases - diagnosis; Peritoneal Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• ISSN: 0938-7994; 1432-1084
• DOI: 10.1007/s003300000468

Hydatid disease (HD) may develop in almost any part of the body. The liver is the most frequently involved organ (75%), followed by the lung (15%) and the remainder of the body (10%). Hydatid cysts with unusual localizations may cause serious problems in the differential diagnosis. In this article the various imaging findings of hydatid cysts with unusual localizations are reviewed, based on our experience. Findings in brain, heart, pericard, kidney, intraperitoneum, retroperitoneum, bone, soft tissue, and breast are discussed. Hydatid disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cystic masses in all anatomic locations, especially when they occur in areas where the disease is endemic. The combination of clinical history, imaging findings, and serologic test results usually help the diagnosis.