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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A

A case presentation of abdominal hydatid cyst in 69 year old male patient


Author(s): Dr. Kiransinh Dasharathsinh Chauhan, Dr. Balraj N Solanki, Dr. Mahendrasinh Dabhi and Dr. Shreyas Solanki

Abstract: • Hydatidosis is a parasitic infection caused by the encysted larvae of Echinococcus granulosus, commonly called as hydatid cyst. • Human contracts the disease from dogs, but there is no human to human transmission. • Most commonly it affects liver (55-70%) followed by lungs (18-35%). • Approximately 75% of hydatid cysts are located in the right liver and are solitary.

DOI: 10.22271/27081494.2024.v6.i2a.110

Pages: 31-32 | Views: 177 | Downloads: 58

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Kiransinh Dasharathsinh Chauhan, Dr. Balraj N Solanki, Dr. Mahendrasinh Dabhi, Dr. Shreyas Solanki. A case presentation of abdominal hydatid cyst in 69 year old male patient. Int J Case Rep Surg 2024;6(2):31-32. DOI: 10.22271/27081494.2024.v6.i2a.110


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