Primary hydatid cyst of the breast: a case report
Iranian Journal of Radiology. 2007; 4 (3): 159-162
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ABSTRACT
Cystic hydatid disease is caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. The breast is a rare primary site of hydatid disease that accounts for only 0.27% of all cases. The cyst is usually asymptomatic and should be included under differential diagnosis of a breast lump, especially in endemic areas of this disease. Herein, we described the biopsy-proven case of a 46-year-old woman with primary hydatid disease of left breast
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Biopsia
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Mamografía
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Ultrasonografía Mamaria
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Echinococcus granulosus
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Quiste Mamario
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Hemaglutinación
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Iran. J. Radiol.
Año:
2007
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