Hydatid cyst of the thigh mimicking a tumour mass: a rare case and diagnostic challenge – A case report

Hydatid cyst of the thigh mimicking a tumour mass: a rare case and diagnostic challenge – A case report

Introduction: Hydatid cysts (HD), caused by the parasitic infection Echinococcus granulosus, may affect several organs, most commonly the liver and lungs. Involvement of the musculoskeletal system is extremely rare, thus posing unique diagnostic challenges. Presentation of the case: We report the ca...

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Main Authors: Marta Karpik, Rodrigo Cosme de Esteban, Saddam Sammoudi, Jakub Szklaruk, Krzysztof Koryszewski, Marek Bielecki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:IDCases
Subjects:
Hydatid cyst
Echinococcus granulosus
Serologic test for Hydatid cyst
Albendazole therapy
Surgery for hydatid cyst
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250925001039
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