Unusual localization of an hydatid cyst: first reported case in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
15(1): 81-82, Jan.-Feb. 2011. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-576797
ABSTRACT
Hydatidosis is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm larva of Echinococcus spp. Its relevance lies in its wide distribution, great number of clinical cases and outstanding morbility. Hydatid infection of the orbit comprises far less than 1 percent of the total incidence. This is a case of a patient from Argentina complaining of a two-week evolution proptosis of the right eye. A microscopic examination revealed the presence of protoscolices of Echinococcus spp. in the fluid obtained during the surgical proceedings. The patient was treated with oral albendazole. To our knowledge, this is the first case of occular hydatidosis diagnosed in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Eye Infections, Parasitic
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Echinococcosis
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Argentina
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
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