Primary subcutaneous cyst hydatic disease in proximal thigh: an unusual localisation: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Musculoskeletal hydatidosis is very rare and represents 1% – 5.4% of all cases of echinococcosis. On clinical basis, infection mimics a soft-tissue tumor, and the preoperative radiological diagnosis is very important to avoid biopsy....

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Main Authors: Sencan Irfan, Tuzuner Tolga, Kara Hasan, Orhan Zafer, Alper Murat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/4/25