Title of article
Multi Vesicular Osseous Hydatid Disease of the Mandible- A Case Report
Author/Authors
Shahoon, H Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Dental School of Shahed University, Tehran, Iran , Esmaeili, M Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Science - Dental School of Shahed University, Tehran, Iran , Mobedi, I Department of Medical Parasitology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Nematollahi, M
Pages
6
From page
55
To page
60
Abstract
Hydatid disease is a common and major public health issue caused by parasite Echinococcus
granulosus. The highest prevalence of the parasite can be found in different parts of world
like Africa, Australia, and South America. This infection can occurs in almost any part of the
body. Here we present clinical, radiological, histological features and treatment of a multi vesicular
osseous hydatid disease of the mandible in an Afghan 5 year old boy with a firm
swelling in the right side of mandible.
Keywords
Echinococcus granulosus , Hydatid disease , Multi vesicular , Mandible
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2010
Record number
2421109
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