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Images taken from the initial ultrasound done on presentation; (a) An image showing the enlarged spleen measuring 21 cm; (b) This image shows the extensive splenic hydatid cysts involving more than 90% of the normal splenic tissue; (c) An indication of the largest splenic cyst measuring 4.8 cm x 4.0 cm.
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A formal ultrasound confirmed a notably enlarged spleen measuring 21 cm and multiple splenic cystic lesions of varying size, with the largest measuring 4.8 cm x 4 cm (Figures 1a and 1c). The cysts involved more than 90% of the normal splenic tissue (Figure 1b).