Unusual localization of an hydatid cyst: first reported case in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hydatidosis is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm larva of Echinococcus spp. Its relevance lies in its wide distribution, great number of clinical cases and outstanding morbility. Hydatid infection of the orbit comprises far less than 1% of the total incidence. This is a case of a patient...
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Elsevier
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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