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CT scan demonstrated cystic structure in the left supraclavicular region with multivesicular lesions.
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Its dimensions are 14 x 10 cm, and it contains numerous cystic formations with thin outlines (Figure 1).
Subcutaneous hydatid cyst in the left supraclavicular region of the neck.
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The diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus infection was confirmed perioperatively after visualization of the cyst wall and daughter cysts (Figures 2 and 3).
A view of the resected cyst and its germinative membrane with daughter cysts.
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The diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus infection was confirmed perioperatively after visualization of the cyst wall and daughter cysts (Figures 2 and 3).
Operative field after cyst resection. The cyst pouch was irrigated with protoscolicidal solutions.
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Following irrigation of cystic cavity with hypertonic saline solution, the cyst wall was excised with a portion of overlying skin and muscle (Figure 4).