A rare case of Disseminated Hydatidosis - case report
Abstract
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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