Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Orthopaedics
Publication: Hydatid disease of proximal femur: a case report
Int J Res Orthop. 2017;3(4):883-885.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20172290
Abstract
Hydatid disease is the most common infection in Central Asia, Middle East, East Africa caused by Echinococcus which is a cestode. However infection to bone alone is very rare. We report a case of Hydatid cyst in bone parse. A 55 years old lady came with a complaint of pain over right hip since 1 year. Radiologically found to be having osteolytic lesion over proximal femur for which surgery was done and biopsy report showed hydatid cyst. The case is reported for its rarity.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Porur, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India