Radiological manifestations of thoracic hydatid cysts: pulmonary and extrapulmonary findings
Abstract Hydatid cyst caused by the larval form of Echinococcus is a worldwide zoonosis. The lungs and liver are the most common sites involved. While the lung parenchyma is the most common site within the thorax, it may develop in any extrapulmonary region including the pleural cavity, fissures, me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Insights into Imaging |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13244-020-00916-0 |