A Case of Giant Hepatic Hydatid Cyst Infected with Morganella morganii and the Literature Review

Hydatid cyst disease is a common worldwide zoonosis. Most of the cysts are located in the liver. Abscess formation due to infection of the cyst is an important complication. M. morganii, a Gram-negative Bacillus, is a quite rare cause of liver abscess. A 77-year-old woman was admitted to hospital wi...

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Main Authors: Ismail Necati Hakyemez, Mustafa Sit, Gulali Aktas, Tekin Tas, Fırat Zafer Mengeloglu, Abdulkadir Kucukbayrak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/591561