A Case of Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst of the Liver and Review of the Literature

Background. Hydatid cyst is an endemic disease frequently localized to the liver. It is frequently observed in Southeast Europe, Middle East, and Turkey. Although the cyst rupture can occur spontaneously, it can also occur upon albendazole treatment. Its surgical treatment includes cystotomy, capito...

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Main Authors: Nilufer Bulut, Sevinc Dagıstanlı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7639056