Breast Echinococcus

Echinococcus of breast (echinococcosis of breast), also known as hydatid disease, is a disease that occurs when parasites in the breast tissue. In humans, echinococcus is mostly parasitic in the liver (70%). In addition, lungs (20% -30%), brain, bone and other organs can also be parasitic. It is extremely rare to parasitize the breast. Clinically, painless lumps are the main manifestation, and capsular rupture during surgery can cause implantation, which should be paid attention to.

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