Diagnosis and treatment of unusual multiorgan Echinococcus hydatid cysts
Abstract. Background. Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Usually, the liver is the most affected organ, accounting for approximately 70% to 85% of cases. The lungs represent 20% of the cases. Fewer than 10% are found in other sites, including the bone, brain, spl...
Main Authors: | Giovanni Drocchi, Cinzia Santucciu, Scilla Mastrandrea, Francesco Sanguedolce, Massimo Madonia |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2024-03-01
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Series: | Current Urology |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CU9.0000000000000130 |
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