Primary Intra-Orbital Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report of a Rare Cause of Exophthalmos

Hydatid disease is a tapeworm parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus that commonly affects the liver and lungs during its life cycle in the human body. Orbital involvement is a very rare occurrence and isolated orbital Echinococcosis is extremely rare. A 60-year-old female Eritrean wo...

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Published in:	International medical case reports journal Vol. 17; pp. 89 - 92
Main Authors:	Debela, Asrat Sime, Abore, Kibruyisfaw Weldeab, Worke, Alemayehu Bedane, Wendimagegn, Selamawit Tadesse
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 29-02-2024 Dove Medical Press
Subjects:	echinococcosis ethiopia Exophthalmos Health aspects hydatid cyst hydatid disease Infection Liver orbit Parasitic diseases Eritrea Ethiopia hydatid cyst hydatid disease orbit Ethiopia Echinococcosis
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