Hydatid disease of the central nervous system.
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چکیده
A neurosurgeon working in a developed Western Country rarely encounters hydatid disease in his field of practice. Eight such cases were operated at Lahore-Neurosurgical Centre between December 1976 and December 1978. The need for establishing precise pre-operative etiological diagnosis is emphasized to avoid rupture and seeding at the time of operation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 30 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980