A large primary dumbbell hydatid cyst causing neural foraminal widening of the thoracic spine: A case report and literature review


KARAKAŞLI A., YILMAZ M., Mucuoglu A. O., Yurt A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS, vol.8, pp.55-58, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 8
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.12.036
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.55-58
  • Keywords: Echinococcosis, Hydatid cyst, Surgical treatment, Thoracic spine, DISEASE, MRI
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Spinal hydatid cyst is a rare, but serious condition.