Isolated primary hydatid cyst of small intestinal mesentery: an exceptional location of hydatid disease

Hydatid disease is an endemic problem in some areas of the world. Common sites include liver and lungs. We report an unusual case of isolated primary Hydatid cyst of small gut mesentery. Characteristics of this uncommon location, mechanism, diagnostic difficulties, and treatment are discussed.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Najih, Mohammed, Chabni, Ali, Attoulou, Gilles, Yamoul, Rajae, Yakka, Mbarek, Ehirchiou, Abdelkader, AlKandry, Siffedine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The African Field Epidemiology Network 2012
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3527067/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23308322
Descripción
Sumario:Hydatid disease is an endemic problem in some areas of the world. Common sites include liver and lungs. We report an unusual case of isolated primary Hydatid cyst of small gut mesentery. Characteristics of this uncommon location, mechanism, diagnostic difficulties, and treatment are discussed.

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