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Hydatid Cyst of the Rib: A New Case and Review of the Literature

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The hydatid cyst is not rare in our country, but bone lesions are less common. The disease often takes the appearance of abscess or malignant lesion. We report a case of a 35-year-old man with a hydatid cyst of the rib complicated with cutaneous fistula. The surgery allowed both diagnosis and treatment. Albendazole was then administered to prevent relapse.

Source: Case Reports in Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2009/817205

Authors: A. Chafik, A. Benjelloun, A. El Khadir, R. El Barni, A. Achour, M. A. Ait Benasser

Institution: Hôpital Militaire Avicenne

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790