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Acute pancreatitis revealing an isolated hydatid pancreatic cyst simulating a pseudocyst: A case report

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Abstract

Hydatid disease is a worldwide public health problem, especially in endemic countries, caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosis. The pancreatic location of this disease is exceptional, representing only 1% of all possible locations, making this a widely misdiagnosed entity. We report a case of a 42-year-old man with a history of alcoholism and recurring abdominal pain, who presented to the emergency department with acute pancreatitis revealing a hydatid pancreatic cyst mimicking as a pseudocyst of the pancreas. The diagnosis was established using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Research topics

  • Parasitic infections in humans and animals
  • Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
  • Amoebic Infections and Treatments

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DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.01.064

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