Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Case Study.
- Author:
Ae Ri KIM
1
;
Seok Ju PARK
;
Mi Jin GU
;
Joon Hyuk CHOI
;
Hong Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. joonhyukchoi@ynu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Echinococcosis;
Liver;
Cytology
- MeSH:
Biopsy, Fine-Needle;
Cestoda;
Echinococcosis;
Echinococcosis, Hepatic;
Echinococcus;
Humans;
Korea;
Liver;
Male;
Membranes
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
2013;47(4):395-398
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hydatid cysts (echinococcosis) are caused by an infestation with larval tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. The disease is extensively distributed worldwide, and it has been rarely reported in Korea. We describe the cytologic features of a case of hepatic hydatid cyst in a 28-year-old male. Computed tomography revealed a cystic mass in the right lobe of the liver. A right hemihepatectomy was performed. The aspirated fluid from the hepatic cystic mass was clear. The smears showed protoscolices, hooklets, and a laminated membrane.
