Cardiac Hydatid Cysts- Review of Recent Literature
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چکیده
Echinococcus is a parasiticsource of infection that occurs in humans in endemic regions of the world. It causes medical, veterinary and economic problems for endemic developing countries.Primary echinococcosis of the heart represents 0,5-2% of all hydatid disease. This is a retrospective review of recent literature that consists information about 35 case report studies from different regions and aims to emphasize the significant points of approach principals to cardiac echinococcosis.
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