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Intact and cut surface of gross picture of hydatid cyst.
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The gross specimen measured 6x4 cm, and a cut section showed thick mucoid material with a laminated appearance (Figure 1A, B).
H & E stained section showing clear, hyaline laminated membranes of hydatid cyst, 400x and 100x.
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The endocyst with inner germinal layer was also seen (Figure 2A, B).
H & E Stained Imprint smear of the hydatid cyst showing refractile hooks in the scolex.
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An imprint smear was also prepared from the specimen and was stained with H & E stain, revealing presence of scolex with hooklets (Figure 3), which further supported diagnosis.