Echinococcosis or hydatid disease (HD) is a parasitic disease caused by species of the
Echinococcus genus. Since the incidence of HD in the USA is very low and the primary HD …

Introduction Although hydatid cysts can affect any organ in the body, reports regarding
affection of thyroid gland are scanty in the literature. This report aims to present a case of …

Hydatidosis is a parasitic infestation caused by larval form of the tapeworm, Echinococcus
granulosus. Primary hydatid cyst in the skeletal muscles and subcutaneous tissue of thigh …

Introduction Hydatid cysts of the thyroid gland, though rare, pose a diagnostic and
therapeutic challenge. This systematic review summarizes current knowledge on the …

Sir, A 30 years old female field laborer with a history of contact with dogs presented with left
submandibular swelling of size 3 cm x 2 cm since 6 months. On examination, it was non …

A 28-year-old patient presented with painless thyroid swelling that showed features of a
hydatid cyst on resection. The preoperative cytology had been reported as unsatisfactory. A …

Hydatid disease is caused by tapeworm parasite Echinococcus granulosis. It is common in
temperate and sheep raising countries of the world where it is a serious public health …

Hydatid disease (HD) is a zoonotic infection caused by larval stage of Echinococcus
granulosus. It is a worldwide health problem causing significant socio-economic impact. This …

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Hydatid disease is caused by Echinococcus granulosus, and the commonly affected organs
are the liver and lung. The musculoskeletal or soft tissue involvement accounts for about 0.5 …