Primary Hydatid Breast Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

ABSTRACT Mammary hydatid disease is extremely rare, accounting for 0.27% of all cases. The presentation of a palpable painless breast lump mimics several other benign breast lesions. The condition should be included in the differential diagnosis of breast lumps in cases from endemic areas. This is a case report of a young lady from an endemic area, with a preoperative cytology diagnosis of breast hydatid disease. The lack of specific clinical signs poses a diagnostic dilemma for the clinician. Classical ultrasound findings and a carefully done fine needle aspiration cytology procedure can aid in establishing a preoperative diagnosis. Definitive treatment includes surgical excision along with antihelminthics.