A rare case of hydatid cyst of the neck with concurrent pulmonary hydatid disease

AbstractEchinococcosis, commonly known as hydatid disease, is a zoonotic infection caused by dog tapewormEchinococcus granulosus. Hydatid disease of the head and neck region is scarcely reported even in endemic areas. We herein report a case with with neck swelling and respiratory symptoms subsequently diagnosed to have disseminated echinococcosis of the neck and left lung.
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - Category: Parasitology Source Type: research