Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Rib Mimicking a Tumor

Primary hydatid cyst of the rib is very rare. Although the diagnosis of hydatid cyst is usually easy in endemic regions, the diagnosis of isolated rib hydatid cyst can be difficult. In this study, images of a case with isolated rib hydatid cyst mimicking a tumor were presented.

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This study presented images of an isolated rib hydatid cyst mimicking a tumor, which can be misdiagnosed.