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A rare case of Disseminated Hydatidosis - case report

SIVARAJA S B SUBRAMANIAN

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Hydatid disease (Echinococcosis) is a parasitic infestation of humans by Ecinococcus granulosus. We report a case of disseminated Hydatidosis involving lung, liver,  mediastinum, peritoneum and spleen with chest skiagram, ultrasonography and Computed Tomography of thorax and abdomen.

 


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