Primary pancreatic hydatid cyst: A rare case report and diagnostic challenges.

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE

In cystic lesions of the pancreas, hydatid cyst should be considered in the differential diagnoses and its presence should be ruled out before any invasive interventions. Serological tests along with imaging studies related to hydatid cyst diagnostic indicators should be performed in people who live in endemic areas and suffer from cystic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

ABSTRACT

Primary pancreatic hydatid cysts, caused by the tapeworm , represent a rare occurrence often challenging to diagnose due to their similarity to other pancreatic conditions. This case report outlines a 67-year-old male presenting with jaundice and cholestasis but lacking typical symptoms associated with pancreatic hydatid cysts. Laboratory findings revealed elevated bilirubin levels, liver enzyme abnormalities, and tumor markers, prompting imaging studies that indicated a cystic mass near the pancreatic head. Misdiagnosed initially as a mucinous cystic neoplasm, the patient underwent Whipple surgery, unveiling a large cystic lesion upon examination.