Primary Pancreatic Hydatid Cyst Resembling a Pseudocyst
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Primary Pancreatic Hydatid Cyst Resembling a Pseudocyst

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2011;35(4):214-216 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2011.54
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Abstract

Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease that is commonly seen in certain areas. It may localize in many organs in the body. Pancreas is a rarely involved organ. A 48 years old patient who could not be diagnosed before surgery was then diagnosed with hydatid cyst localized in the uncinate process of the pancreas post-operatively. Albendazole treatment was begun after the operation. No problem was observed in the follow-up ultrasonography. This rare case may be mistaken for cystic malignancies and pseudocysts of pancreas.

Keywords: Pancreas, hydatid cyst, pseudocyst