Intrapelvic Localised Hydatid Cyst

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, wh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ferhatoglu, Murat F, Filiz, Ali I
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2018
Materias:
General Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6132802/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30214844
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2956
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Sumario: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.

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