Disseminated Intra-Abdominal Hydatidosis
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چکیده
We present the case of a 26-year-old male Peruvian patient who presented with disseminated intra-abdominal hydatidosis. The patient was treated with surgical removal of the cysts and prolonged medical treatment with albendazole.
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دوره 89 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013