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case_images: Pelvic X-ray. No abnormalities were observed.
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case_images: MRI of the pelvis reveals a cystic formation. A: Axial T1-weighted imaging displays a cyst infiltrating the right gluteus maximus muscle (blue arrow).. B: Axial T2-weighted imaging unveils the appearance of a multivesicular cyst infiltrating the right gluteus maximus muscle (three blue arrows).
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case_images: Measuring 97 x 65 mm and extending approximately 108 mm, this cystic formation induced a deformation of the skin contours in the right gluteal region while respecting the integrity of the femur and other muscular structures (Figure 2).
case_images: Intraoperative images of the excision of the hydatid cyst. A: Operative image depicting the hydatid cyst within the gluteal muscle.. B: The macroscopic aspect following the monobloc surgical excision of the hydatid cyst.
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case_images: The surgical team performed a complete pericystectomy without damaging the cyst's integrity (Figure 3).