Primary Hydatid Cyst in Gastrocnemius Muscle
Cystic echinococcosis, which is caused by the larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus, results from the presence of one or more massive cysts or hydatids, and can involve any organ, including the liver, lungs, heart, brain, kidneys, and long bones. Muscle hydatidosis is usually secondary in nature,...
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Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications Pvt Ltd
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716238/ |