Rare Presentation of Hydatid Cyst in Breast: A Case Report
Abstract: Hydatid cyst (HC) is a lesion most commonly seen in the liver but can occur in many parts of the body. Breast involvement with HC is extremely rare. It can be isolated or accompanied by other organ involvements. In this report, we present a 20-year old female with isolated HC located in the left breast. In ultrasonogram of the patient, the lesion was compatible with the HC. Diagnosis of HC was confirmed by FNAC. This study aimed to emphasize on low cost preoperative diagnosis of HC through USG carried out by skilled practitioner. Key words: Hydatid Cyst (HC), ultrasound (USG), Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)