[Primary muscular echinococcosis: a clinical case]

G Chir. 1993 Mar;14(3):173-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Muscular localization of echinococcosis is considered unusual. The authors report a case of such uncommon hydatid localization. Pathogenetic hypotheses are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Echinococcosis / etiology
  • Echinococcosis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Male
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Diseases / etiology
  • Muscular Diseases / surgery