Cystic lesion of pectoralis minor muscle: learning from mistakes
Autops. Case Rep
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9(2): e20180780, Abr.-Jun. 2019. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-994674
ABSTRACT
Hydatidosis is a frequent infestation in large endemic areas, caused by helminths. Primary localization within the muscle or bone tissues is rare. We report the case of a 52-year-old woman with a cystic lesion located in the right pectoralis minor muscle, who was initially diagnosed with cystic lymphangioma by imaging examination. She was submitted for surgical treatment; in block resection of the tumor along with the involved muscle was performed. The histopathological diagnosis was of hydatid cyst. The contribution of the ancillary lab tests is analyzed for a precise preoperative diagnostic approach. This case well illustrates that the most likely is not always what it appears to be. Facing of a cystic lesion in the lungs, liver or muscle, clinicians should always think on hydatid disease, particularly in endemic areas.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Lymphangioma, Cystic
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Thoracic Wall
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Muscular Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Autops. Case Rep
Journal subject:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Spain
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Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Lozano Blesa University Clinical Hospital/BR
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Miguel Servet University Hospital/ES
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