Hydatidosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is endemic in regions where cattle rearing is prevalent. While liver and lung involvement are common, isolated splenic hydatid cysts are rare, particularly among adolescents. We present a rare case of a 14-year-old female with an isolated giant splenic hydatid cyst.
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