Primary peritoneal hydatidosis in a 76-year-old farmer: An unusual form of a common disease

Primary peritoneal hydatidosis in a 76-year-old farmer: An unusual form of a common disease

A 76-year-old farmer presented at our emergency unit with a history of gradual swelling of abdomen without fever, nausea, or urticaria. On examination there was symmetrical enlargement of abdomen with fluid thrill. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed that the entire peritoneal cavity w...

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Main Authors: Mayank Baid, Manoranjan Kar, Santu Chejara, Mrityunjay Mukhopadhyay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Echinococcosis
hydatid cyst
primary peritoneal hydatidosis
Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2012;volume=18;issue=2;spage=100;epage=101;aulast=Baid

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