A Large Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in Proximal Thigh: An Unusual Localization

A Large Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in Proximal Thigh: An Unusual Localization

Primary muscular hydatidosis is a very rare condition with an incidence of 1%–4% in endemic regions. This case report describes an unusual location of hydatid cyst in the sartorius muscle and the application of imaging in its preoperative diagnosis, choosing a treatment strategy, and monitoring.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Farzaneh Hekmatnia, Mehdi Motififard, Hossein Ahrar Yazdi, Abdellah Maleki Rizi, Pegah Hedayat, Ali Hekmatnia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Advanced Biomedical Research
Subjects:
Echinococcosis
hydatid cyst
magnetic resonance imaging
sartorius muscle
Online Access:http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2018;volume=7;issue=1;spage=50;epage=50;aulast=Hekmatnia

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