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Mesenteric Hydatid Cyst: an Unusual Presentation
Hydatidosis is a common zoonosis that affects a large number of humans and animals, especially in poorly developed countries. Mesenteric hydatid cysts are rare intra abdominal lesions with variable clinical symptoms and signs that make preoperative diagnosis diffi cult. The treatment is surgical excision followed by mebendazole for four months. We report this unusual case where preoperative dia...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr.03.2012.5996