Vertebral unilocular hydatidosis in a shepherd and his wife

This paper reports vertebral unilocular hydatid cysts in a shepherd and his wife in Sharkia Governorate. Diagnosis was based on parasitological examination of the surgically removed cysts. Albendazole was given as postoperative treatment. MRI six months after treatment, showed no recurrence and mild...

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Published in:	Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 547
Main Authors:	Mazyad, M A, Morsy, T A, Habib, K S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Egypt 01-08-1999
Subjects:	Adult Agricultural Workers' Diseases - parasitology Agricultural Workers' Diseases - surgery Echinococcosis - parasitology Echinococcosis - surgery Egypt Female Humans Lumbar Vertebrae Male Middle Aged Spinal Diseases - parasitology Spinal Diseases - surgery Spouses Egypt
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Summary:	This paper reports vertebral unilocular hydatid cysts in a shepherd and his wife in Sharkia Governorate. Diagnosis was based on parasitological examination of the surgically removed cysts. Albendazole was given as postoperative treatment. MRI six months after treatment, showed no recurrence and mild clinical improvement.
ISSN:	1110-0583