Primary Retroperitoneal Filariasis Presenting with Acute Abdomen
Lymphatic filariasis is a common tropical parasitic infection caused by the Nematoda Filarioidae family. Filariasis predominantly affects the lymphoreticular system, leading to lymphedema, elephantiasis, hydrocele, and chyluria. However, its presentation as retroperitoneal cyst is very rare with a r...
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| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Dubai Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/514510 |