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Computed tomographic scan of liver showing hydatid cyst.
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CT indicated that the right lobe of liver had a large low-density lesion, suggesting liver hydatid cyst (Figure 1). Casoni test gave a positive reaction.
The liver hydatid cyst was in segments VII-VIII.
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The lesion was characterized by a 20 x 18 x 15 cm3 cystic mass in segments VII-VIII with fibrous membrane (Figure 2).
The hepatic hydatid cyst was stripped completely.
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Then along this virtual space, we completely stripped the hepatic hydatid cyst and the lesion was completely free (Figures 3 and 4).
Operative view showing the intrahepatic Glisson system and hepatic venous system in right lobe.
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Then along this virtual space, we completely stripped the hepatic hydatid cyst and the lesion was completely free (Figures 3 and 4).