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Case Reports
. 2009 Oct;52(5):E209-10.

Splenic hydatid cyst

Ilhan Karabicak  1 , Ilyas Yurtseven, Savas S Yuruker, Necati Ozen, Mete Kesim
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Case Reports

Splenic hydatid cyst

Ilhan Karabicak et al. Can J Surg. 2009 Oct.
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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Abdominopelvic computed tomography reveals a giant loculated cystic mass originating from the spleen and a normal-sized cyst originating from left lateral segment of the liver.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Intraoperative images of (left) a huge splenic hydatid cyst and (right) cystotomy and removal of the endocysts.
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