Primary paraspinal hydatid cyst: A rare presentation of Echinococcosis
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Primary paraspinal hydatid cyst: a rare presentation of Echinococcosis.
Hydatid disease is endemic in most cattle rearing areas, particularly Australia, New Zealand, Mediterranean countries, India, Africa and South America.1,2 It is often manifested by a slowly growing cystic mass, with hepatic and pulmonary involvement being most common.3 Unusual sites of involvement frequently cause diagnostic problems and hence delay in diagnosis and many serious complications. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1743-9191
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2010.04.011