Hydatid cyst of axilla masquerading as scrofuloderma

Hydatid disease is an ancient endemic parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus, which results in the formation of hydatid cysts in various parts of the body, the liver, and lungs being the most common sites. However, in 15% to 20% of the cases it may occur in unusual sites. We report...

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Main Authors: Shantilal M Sisodia, Sameer A. H. Ansari, Surya Kumar Bera, Vinod R Mahajan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2013;volume=16;issue=2;spage=80;epage=82;aulast=Sisodia