Isolated Retroperitoneal Hydatid Cyst Invading Splenic Hilum

Introduction. Hydatid disease (HD) is an infestation that is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. The liver is affected in approximately two-thirds of patients, the lungs in 25%, and other organs in a small proportion. Primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst is extremely rare. The mos...

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Main Authors: Safak Ozturk, Mutlu Unver, Burcin Kibar Ozturk, Eyup Kebapci, Osman Bozbiyik, Varlık Erol, Nihat Zalluhoglu, Mustafa Olmez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/303401