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The cyst extended into the temporal horn of the right lateral ventricle, surrounded by mild edema. Differential diagnoses included brain metastasis, abscess, and tuberculoma. However, following computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis (CAP) and serological tests, the provisional diagnosis included a hydatid cyst. The CT CAP showed diffuse non-specific cystic lesions of variable sizes in the liver and spleen, along with numerous bilateral pulmonary cysts. A right temporal craniotomy was performed, and the cyst was microsurgically excised without rupture. Microscopic and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a hydatid cyst.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion: <\/jats:title>\nIntracranial hydatid cyst is an extremely rare condition and should always be considered a possible differential diagnosis in cases of cerebral cystic lesions. 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