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Ans. is 'b' i.e., Calcification is common in lung Hydatid disease Liver cysts The majority of hydatid cysts occur in the liver, causing symptoms : Chronic abdominal discomfo Palpable abdominal mass Allergic reactions due to cyst rupture - skin rash, anaphylactic shock, or death. Abscess formation due to secondry bacterial infection Liver cysts occur more frequently in the right lobe. Lung cyst Second most common organ (after liver) Usually asymptomatic Occasionally may cause symptoms. Least common site of calcified hydatid cyst. Radiographic signs Meniscus sign Water - lily sign, camalote sign Rising sun sign, serpent sign Empty cyst sign
Most common site is liver
Calcification is common in lung
May involve kidney
Liver cysts are more common in right lobe