Title of article
Bone Hydatid Disease with Long Term Follow-Up: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Abedi ، Majid Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Karimi ، Amin Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Ghaffari ، Salman Orthopedic Research Center , Izanloo ، Azra Razavi Hospital, Razavi Cancer Research Center - Imam Reza International University , Mirkazemi ، Masoud Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract
Introduction: Hydatid cysts of bones may develop in any part of the body, however, they are usually found in the liver and lungs. The primary localization of the cysts in bone is not common. Case Presentation: In this paper, we report the case of a 58-year-old man who was admitted complaining of leg pain. He had undergone hydatid cyst surgery several times over the past years. Conclusions: The patient had surgical removal of the hydatid cyst along with chemotherapy before and after surgery. The patient did not report any problem in a two-year follow-up after his last surgery.
Keywords
Hydatid Cyst , Bone , Recurrence , Surgery
Journal title
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal title
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Record number
2509674
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