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A RARE PRESENTATION OF HYDATID CYST OF LIVER

KATHIRAVAN B

Abstract


Hydatid disease caused by echinococcus   granulosus is still a serious problem in both underdeveloped and developing countries. Clinical signs of the disease are not specific. Most patients have a few symptoms when a hydatid cyst is discovered. Symptoms depend on its location, size and complications. Parasite can settle in every organ and tissue in the human body. Here we are reporting a case of hydatid cyst of liver with transdiaphragmatic intra thoracic extension.

 


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