title: Typical image of splenic hydatidosis.
abstract: This is a typical case of a splenic hydatid cysts. We present the clinical features, the diagnostic work-up and the management of the disease.
authors.affiliation: 3rd Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. papavramidis@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Theodossis S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Papavramidis
authors.forename: Styliani
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Laskou
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Michalopoulos
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pliakos
authors.forename: Isaak
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kesisoglou
authors.forename: Spiros
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Papavramidis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004446:Echinococcus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013154:Spleen / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome