Three cases of brain hydatidosis in North Khorasan, Iran

Abstract Cystic hydatidosis is a serious public health problem in Iran. Although cysts can develop in almost all organs and the brain cysts are very rare. Here, we present 3 confirmed cases of brain hydatidosis and the patients who underwent successful surgery. Pathological examinations demonstrated...

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Main Authors: Reza Shafiei, Saber Raeghi, Fatemeh Jafarzadeh, Mohsen Najjari, Mohammad Amin Ghatee, Azar Shokri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-07-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6095
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Summary:Abstract Cystic hydatidosis is a serious public health problem in Iran. Although cysts can develop in almost all organs and the brain cysts are very rare. Here, we present 3 confirmed cases of brain hydatidosis and the patients who underwent successful surgery. Pathological examinations demonstrated the presence of cystic hydatidosis.
ISSN:2050-0904