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Survey Paper | Pathology | India | Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023 | Rating: 4.8 / 10
A Rare Case of Isolated Hydatid Cyst of Breast
Dr. Pratiksha Badapurkar | Dr. Ajay Jungare | Dr. Suwarna Patil | Dr. Dilip Sarate
Abstract: Introduction: Hydatid cyst in the breast is very rare and unusual for its location. Reported incidence of hydatid cyst in the breast is 0.27% in the literature. Objective: Preoperative diagnosis may be performed using fine - needle aspiration cytology, which also minimizes the risk of intraoperative rupture. Case report: We report the case of a 38 - year - old woman who was diagnosed with a hydatid cyst in breast using fine - needle aspiration cytology before surgery. Conclusion: Fine - needle aspiration cytology is an accurate and safe technique that can allow surgery to be avoided, especially in older patients or patients with high surgical risk.
Keywords: Breast lump, FNAC, Hydatid cyst, Echinococcus granulosus
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023,
Pages: 1435 - 1437