Isolated Breast Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Rutu B Chapla Department of Microbiology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat
  • Pankti D Panchal Department of Microbiology, GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat
  • Asha D Halpati Department of Microbiology, GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat
  • Hardik K Bhavsar Department of Microbiology, GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat

Keywords:

Breast hydatid cyst, Echinococcosis, Hydatid disease

Abstract

Echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a significant yet uncommon zoonotic disease. Humans become infected by eating food contaminated with dog feces or by coming into close contact with animals; the liver and lungs are usually affected. Nevertheless, breast hydatid cysts are extremely uncommon, making for only 0.27% of all occurrences. This report describes the case of a 37-year-old woman who had been experiencing pain and swelling in her right breast for six months.

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Published

2026-02-28

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Forthcoming Issue (January-June, 2026)

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Case Report

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Copyright (c) 2026 Rutu B Chapla, Pankti D Panchal, Asha D Halpati, Hardik K Bhavsar

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How to Cite

Isolated Breast Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Case Report. (2026). GAIMS Journal of Medical Sciences, 160-162. https://gjms.gaims.ac.in/index.php/gjms/article/view/467