Intramural hydatid cyst of the abdominal aorta.
Intramural vascular hydatid disease is an extremely rare incidental finding. A unique case of vascular wall hydatid cyst simulating aneurysmal dilatation of the abdominal aorta is presented.
Samarrai
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical City Teaching Center, Baghdad, Iraq.
Al-Shukri
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D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography