Least common site of calcified hydatid cyst is -
The larval stage is present in the animals including man,giving rise to hydatid cyst.Sheep ,pigs,cattle ,horse ,goat and man may act as intermediate host. Hydatid cyst involve liver , lung,brain,hea,kidney,spleen,bone,muscles etc. Liver is the commonest site and right lobe is frequently involved.The disease remains symptomless for many years.Chronic abdominal discomfo may be present in case of liver cyst.Cyst in the lungs are asymptomatic but may cause cough , breathlessness or chest pain (refer pgno:107 baveja 3 rd edition)
Lung
Mediastinum
Extraperitoneal site
Liver
parasitology