Spinal Hydatid Cyst Initially Diagnosed As Spinal Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Overview

Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2023 May 5

PMID 37143458

Authors

Alireza Zali

Mohammadreza Shahmohammadi

Bijan Herfedoust Biazar

Niloofar Masoumi

Noosha Samieefar

Meisam Akhlaghdoust

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Abstract

The spinal hydatid cyst is a benign pathology but has considerable morbidity. It should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients having signs and symptoms of spinal compression, particularly in endemic areas.

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