Infected primary intramuscular echinococcosis of thigh.
An unusual case of infected primary echinococcosis involving quadriceps muscles of the thigh and presenting as a cystic mass in a child is being reported. The diagnosis was made preoperatively with ultrasound examination and serology. After a cover of medical treatment the cyst was excised. Various clinical possibilities and management strategies are discussed.
Marwah
Sanjay
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Department of Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, India. smarwah@sancharnet.in
Subramanian
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P
Marwah
Nisha
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Rattan
K N
KN
Karwasra
R K
RK
D002648:Child; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology*; D013848:Thigh / Q000473:pathology