A Curious Case of Leg Swelling

A 35-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of right leg swelling. Explore the diagnostic journey from physical exam and imaging to the final diagnosis.

Echinococcal cysts


A 35-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of increased swelling in his right leg. Physical exam revealed firmness in the right lower leg without tenderness to palpation. Magnetic resonance imaging of the area revealed multiple cystic lesions. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Lipomas
Echinococcal cysts
Sebaceous cysts
Metastatic sarcoma
Ganglion cysts

Echinococcal cysts, Hydatid Disease, Leg Swelling, Parasitic Infection, Zoonosis

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