Unusual Presentation of Hydatid Cyst in Breast with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings
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We report a case of 59-year-old woman with a painful left breast mass, compatible with types II-III hydatid cyst. Lesion was evaluated with mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging modalities. Magnetic resonance imaging had important diagnostic role with demonstrating characteristic features of the lesion and had capability of showing complications. Surgery also confirmed the diagnosis of a hydatid cyst.
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دوره 2017 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017