A Case report of primary isolated hydatid cyst of the breast

Abstract

Human echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease (a disease that is transmitted to humans from animals) that is caused by parasites, namely tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. The diagnosis of hydatid disease is based on clinical assessment, serology, ultrasonography (USG). Hydatid cysts may be found in almost any part of the body but are most often found in the liver (60 %) and lungs (30 %) [1]. Breast involvement is rare accounting for only 0.27 % of the localization [2].

We report a case of 19 years old female who presented as a case of breast lump, which was later confirmed to be a case of hydatid cyst of the breast. Hydatid disease is rare in this part of the country, and hydatid disease of the breast is even rare.