Abstract: Objective:To discuss the CT features of mediastinum hydatid cyst.Methods:CT characteristics in five patients admitted to our hospital during 10 years and diagnosed as mediastinum hydatid cyst were retrospectively analyzed.Results: 5 lesions appeared as circular or elliptic cystic mass,wall of the cysts was slight thick.Simple hydatid cyst had 2 cases,1 lesion with wall calcification.Multivesicular hydatid cyst had 3 cases,2 lesions with wall calcification.Cyst walls were obvious enhanced.Conclusion: CT has much value in evaluating location and nature of mediastinum hydatid cyst.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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