Peritoneal Hydatid Cyst

Authors

  • Dr. Abhijit Itai
  • Dr. Kedar Athawale
  • Dr. Sushil Kachewar
  • Dr. Dilip Lakhkar

Keywords:

Hydatid cyst, Liver, Peritoneum, Computed tomography

Abstract

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by the cestode tapeworm. Echinococcus granulosus. It is endemic in the cattle grazing areas like India, Australia, New-Zealand, Middle East, Africa, South America and Turkey. In humans the disease commonly involves the liver (75%), lungs (15%), and rarely (10%) other regions of the body may be involved.

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Published

2016-09-15

How to Cite

Itai , D. A. . . . . . . . . . . ., Athawale, D. K. ., Kachewar, D. S., & Lakhkar, D. D. (2016). Peritoneal Hydatid Cyst. VIMS Health Science Journal, 3(3), 117–120. Retrieved from https://vimshsj.edu.in/index.php/main/article/view/146

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2016): September

Section

Case Report
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