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Gadolinium enhanced T1-weighted axial (A) and coronal (B) MR images demonstrate a left cerebellar lesion with peripheral enhancement.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a left cerebellar mass lesion of 3x2x1.5 cm in size with marked peripheral contrast enhancement [Figure 1].
PAS (+) cuticular membrane pieces were prominent on the histopathological studies with wide necrotic areas and inflammation which were concordant with alveolar echinococcosis. (PAS (+)x100).
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Histopathological examination revealed PAS (+) cuticular membrane with wide areas of necrosis and inflammation which were typical for EM [Figure 2].