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Case Reports
. 2016 Sep 16;4(9):269-72.
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v4.i9.269.

Incidentally detected hydatid cyst of the adrenal gland: A case report

Sami Akbulut  1
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Incidentally detected hydatid cyst of the adrenal gland: A case report

Sami Akbulut. World J Clin Cases. .

Abstract

Hydatid cysts are a zoonotic disease that can involve many organs and tissues in the human body but primarily involve the liver and lungs. Of the main organs, adrenal glands are those seldom affected by hydatid cysts. The purpose of this study was to present a case with an incidentally detected hydatid cyst of the right adrenal gland on computed tomography, and a positive echincoccus IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test on top of a toxic multinodular thyroid goiter for which thyroidectomy was indicated.

Keywords: Adrenal gland; Hydatid cyst; Surgical approach; Unusual location.

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Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares no potential conflict of interest.

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Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography revealed a 150 mm × 120 mm mass with peripheral calcification associated with multicentric hypodense cystic necrotic areas, originating from the right adrenal gland.
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