Yeditepe Journal of Health Sciences

Case Report

Unusual Locations of the Primary Hydatid Cyst: Thyroid Gland Cyst Hydatid

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Hydatid cyst, a parasitic disease as a result of Echinococcus Granulosus infection, still stands out as a very important health problem in endemic areas. Although liver and lungs are the most common localizations, hydatid cyst might also be seen at the other parts of the body. The aim of this report is to present a case in which the disease occurred primarily in thyroid gland.

Keywords:

Cyt, thyroid, hidatid cyst, primary hydatid cyst.

VOLUME

ISSUE

Supp:-37-38

January 2016

Correspondence

Baki Ekci

bekci@yeditepe.edu.tr

Received

January 1, 1970

Accepted

January 1, 1970

Published

January 1, 2016

Suggested Citation

Kucuk Y, Gulcelik T, Demiryas S, Ekci B. Unusual Locations of the Primary Hydatid Cyst: Thyroid Gland Cyst Hydatid. YMJ. ;Supp:-37-38:986-988.

DOI

10.15659/yeditepemj.17.01.381

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