Hydatid cyst of the breast : a case series and review of the literature
Joint Authors
Tavakoli, Maryam
Rastegar, Yalda Fallah
Laein, Ali Feyzi
Farukh, Dunya
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 3 (31 Mar. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-03-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction: A hydatid cyst of the breast is an extremely rare condition caused by Echinococcus granulosus, even in endemic countries, which accounts for 0.27% of all cases.
Only a few reports have been published in the literature about breast hydatid cysts.
Patients usually present with a palpable and painless lump in the breast.
Clinically, it is difficult to differentiate breast hydatid cysts from more common breast lesions.
However, imaging plays an important role, and often helps to distinguish this rare cystic disease of the breast from other breast masses.
Case Presentation: Iran is an endemic area for Echinococcus granulosus, and we present six cases of primary breast hydatid cysts which were diagnosed over the course of 10 years in our institution.
We aimed to present the mammographic and ultrasonographic findings for these patients.
Conclusions: Hydatid cysts should be considered in the diagnosis of cystic lesions of the breast, particularly in endemic areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tavakoli, Maryam& Rastegar, Yalda Fallah& Laein, Ali Feyzi& Farukh, Dunya. 2018. Hydatid cyst of the breast : a case series and review of the literature. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-840288
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tavakoli, Maryam…[et al.]. Hydatid cyst of the breast : a case series and review of the literature. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 20, no. 3 (Mar. 2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-840288
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tavakoli, Maryam& Rastegar, Yalda Fallah& Laein, Ali Feyzi& Farukh, Dunya. Hydatid cyst of the breast : a case series and review of the literature. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-840288
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5
Record ID
BIM-840288