Multiparasitic Infection (Hydatid Cyst of the Spleen and Ascaris Lumbricoides Infestation) Mimicking an Acute Surgical Abdomen – Case Report

Multiparasitic Infection (Hydatid Cyst of the Spleen and Ascaris Lumbricoides Infestation) Mimicking an Acute Surgical Abdomen – Case Report

Hydatid cyst involving the spleen is a rare clinical condition (0.5-4%). We report a case of multi-parasitic infection in a 62 year old female (hydatid cyst and ascaris lumbricoides infestation), confirmed during surgery. The purpose of the paper is to emphasize on the rare association of the two pa...

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Main Authors: Molnar Călin, Vizitiu Alexandru, Deak Karoly, Russu Cristian, Tudor Adrian, Suciu Bogdan, Stolnicu Simona, Hulub Marius, Molnar Claudiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-03-01
Series:Acta Medica Marisiensis
Subjects:
multiparasitic infection
hydatid cyst of the spleen
ascarisis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/amma-2015-0117

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https://doi.org/10.1515/amma-2015-0117

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