A case of un-ruptured hepatic hydatid cyst: A rare cause of eosinophilic pleural effusion
Cystic echinococcosis in humans is caused by incidental ingestion of water or food contaminated by embryonated eggs of Echinococcus granulosus. Pleural involvement in hydatid disease occurs through transdiaphragmatic spread or intrapleural rupture of a liver or lung cyst. In rare circumstances, a hy...
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| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2022;volume=11;issue=2;spage=187;epage=189;aulast=Kumar |