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Infectious Diseases
New infectious diseases research from Istanbul University, Medical Department outlined
August 19th, 2008
According to a study from Istanbul, Turkey, "Hydatid disease (HD) is endemic in many parts of the world. It may develop in almost any part of the body; the liver is the organ most frequently involved." "HID in an unusual location may make differential diagnosis difficult. Isolated retroperitoneal HD is extremely rare. Case report: We report herein a case of retroperitoneal HID mimicking retroperitoneal malignant tumor," wrote C. Ercetin and colleagues, Istanbul University, Medical Department. The researchers concluded: "HD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cystic masses in all anatomic locations, especially in regions of the...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-08-19)
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