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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2006; 12(34): 5577-5578
Published online Sep 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i34.5577
Published online Sep 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i34.5577
Unusual site of recurrent musculoskeletal hydatid cyst: Case report and brief review of the literature
Panagiotis G Drimousis, Konstantinos M Stamou, Athanasios Koutras, Dimitrios Konstantinos Tsekouras, George Zografos, 1st Department of Propeudeutic Surgery, Hippocrateion Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens 11527, Greece
Correspondence to: Dr. Panagiotis G Drimousis, 8 Ar. Oikonomou St., Patissia, Athens 14045, Greece. pdrimousis@hippocratio.gr
Telephone: +30-210-8547691
Received: April 9, 2006
Revised: April 28, 2006
Accepted: May 22, 2006
Published online: September 14, 2006
Revised: April 28, 2006
Accepted: May 22, 2006
Published online: September 14, 2006
Abstract
A case of a large multiplex recurrent hydatid cyst involving the left gluteal muscle and the left iliopsoas, accompanied with degeneration of the musculature of the left upper leg is presented along with a review of the relevant literature. Very few such cases have been reported worldwide. The presented case is also distinguished by the involvement of muscles of distant anatomic areas.
Keywords: Echinococcosis, Hydatid disease, Muscul-oskeletal hydatid