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01-03-2011 | Case Report

Unusual Location of Primary Hydatid Cyst: Soft Tissue Mass in the Parapharyngeal Region

Authors: Emin Karaman, Mehmet Yilmaz, Mehmet Ada, Ravza S. Yilmaz, Huseyin Isildak

Published in: Dysphagia | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Hydatid cyst is a cyclozoonotic infection caused by the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatid cyst in the head and neck region is very rare, even in countries where echinococcus infestation is endemic. We report the case of a 17-year-old male patient presenting with a hydatid cyst in the parapharyngeal and neck region. There was no pulmonary or hepatic involvement. The definitive therapy comprised excision of the cystic mass and postoperative medical treatment.

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Title: Unusual Location of Primary Hydatid Cyst: Soft Tissue Mass in the Parapharyngeal Region
Authors: Emin Karaman
Mehmet Yilmaz
Mehmet Ada
Ravza S. Yilmaz
Huseyin Isildak
Publication date: 01-03-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Dysphagia / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-010-9278-0

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Unusual Location of Primary Hydatid Cyst: Soft Tissue Mass in the Parapharyngeal Region

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