Isolated pancreatic tail hydatid cyst: A rare case report

Abstract

Hydatid disease is a zoonotic disease caused by a tapeworm, affecting the lung and liver. It is common in endemic areas, but often misdiagnosed. Ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging can reveal variable features, prompting alternative diagnoses. Hydatid cysts should be considered the first diagnosis for patients from endemic areas, even in organs not commonly affected. Here we report an extremely rare isolated pancreatic hydatid cyst affecting the tail and body; in imaging modalities, other lesions such as neoplasms and congenital cysts were initially considered.