Primary adrenal hydatid cyst presenting with arterial hypertension.
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چکیده
Hydatid disease is an endemic illness in some countries. The main sites of involvement are the liver and lungs, but rarely, it can be seen in other organs as well. Herein, we report a case of primary adrenal hydatid cyst accompanied by arterial hypertension.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of Iranian medicine
دوره 15 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012