Bone echinococcosis with hip localization: A case report with evaluation of imaging features

Bone echinococcosis with hip localization: A case report with evaluation of imaging features

ABSTRACT: Hydatid disease (HD) is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larvae of Echinococcus. Bone echinococcosis is rare, accounting for 0.5% to 4% of all echinococcosis. We describe a particular case of pelvic echinoccosis. A 29-year-old man initially presents with pain in his left hip for...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Martinese, M.D., Vincenzo Lucidi, M.D., Paola Di Masi, M.D., Francesco Adduci, M.D., Alberta Cappelli, M.D., Matteo Renzulli, M.D., Massimiliano De Paolis, M.D., Michele Fiore, M.D., Rita Golfieri, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Pelvis
Echinococcosis
Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
X-ray computed
Management
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043322005064

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