Hydatid cyst of the breast diagnosed by fine needle aspiration biopsy. A case report.
A hydatid breast cyst was diagnosed from hooklets obtained by fine needle aspiration biopsy. In rare cases, some palpable lesions suggest a hydatid cyst. This possibility should always be considered during routine cytologic examination.
Sağin
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Department of Pathology, Hospital of the Social Insurance Institution, Göztepe, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kiroğlu
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Aksoy
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D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013194:Staining and Labeling