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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1995; 5(2): 121-123
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1066184
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Hydatid Cyst of the Pancreas - A Case Report in a Child

R. A. Brown1 , A. J. W. Millar1 , Z.  Steiner1 , J . E. J. Krige1 , D.  Burkimsher2 , S.  Cywes1
  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Cape Town, Institute of Child Health and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
  • 2Department of Radiology, University of Cape Town, Institute of Child Health and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Primary pancreatic hydatid disease is rare. The diagnosis may be difficult when the presentation is that of an unexplained epigastric mass, despite suggestive radiological and ultrasonic features. We describe a 12-year-old girl in whom the definitive diagnosis was only made at repeat operation, when appropriate surgical therapy was effected.

Zusammenfassung

Echinokokkuszysten des Pankreas sind selten. Die Diagnose ist schwierig und entspricht trotz Röntgendiagnostik und Sonographie oft nur der eines uncharakteristischen epigastrischen Tumors.

Der Fall eines 12jährigen Mädchens wird vorgestellt. Die Diagnose wurde erst intraoperativ gestellt und die Zyste entfernt.

Key words

Hydatid cyst - Pancreas

Schlüsselwörter

Echinokokkuszyste - Pankreas