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Intrathoracic extrapulmonary hydatid cysts


Fouad Atoini
Aziz Ouarssani
Moulay Ahmed Hachimi
Fatima Aitlhou
Mustapha Idrissi Rguibi
Abdelaziz Hommadi

Abstract

Hydatid disease caused by echinococcus granulosus is still a serious problem in both underdeveloped and developing countries. Clinical signs of the disease are not specific. Most patients have a few symptoms when a hydatid cyst is discovered. Symptoms depend on its location, size and complications. Parasite can settle in every organ and tissue in the human body. We report two cases with intrathoracic extrapulmonary hydatid cyst with multiple cysts. Pathophysiology of the mode of dissemination, and surgery are discussed.

Pan African Medical Journal 2012; 13:7

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