We report a case presenting with a hydatid cyst of the breast as the breast is a rare location for hydatid cyst, and it was diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology.
Figure 2: Hook structures, calcification and scolices (Pap stain, x200).
In conclusion, hydatid cyst is rare in the breast but should be considered in the differential diagnosis when examining cytological preparations from breast lesions especially in endemic areas.
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