Primary multiple cerebral hydatid cysts in an immunocompetent, low-risk patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00882
Abstract: Cystic echinococcosis is a zoonotic infection that occurs worldwide. Humans are infected through ingestion of parasite eggs in contaminated food, water or through direct contact with infected dogs, which are the definite host. Humans serve… read more here.
Keywords: cysts immunocompetent; primary multiple; hydatid cysts; cerebral hydatid ... See more keywords
Epilepsy: Unusual presentation of cerebral hydatid disease in children
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2016.11.069
Abstract: Introduction Cerebral hydatid disease is very rare, representing only 2% of all cerebral space occupying lesions even in the countries where the disease is endemic. Intracranial hydatid cysts are more common in children and occur… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy unusual; presentation; hydatid disease; cerebral hydatid ... See more keywords
Medical treatment of an unusual cerebral hydatid disease
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2935-2
Abstract: BackgroundHydatid disease is a worldwide zoonosis produced by the larval stage of cestodes of the Echinococcus genus. Hydatid disease primarily involves the liver and lungs. The brain is involved in less than 2% of cases.… read more here.
Keywords: hydatid disease; liver lungs; treatment; disease ... See more keywords