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Intrapelvic Localised Hydatid Cyst

Authors :
Ali İlker Filiz
Murat Ferhat Ferhatoglu
Source :
Cureus
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Cureus, Inc., 2018.

Abstract

Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is an important health problem in endemic areas. The disease can localize most commonly in the liver and lungs. Primary pelvic involvement is a rare condition. In this case report, we aimed to present a 75-year-old male patient with a pelvic mass, which was diagnosed preoperatively as a hydatid cyst.

Details

ISSN :
21688184
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Cureus
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....5a92cb8bea255623ddfedbd3df519b2a