A case of primary hydatid cyst in the thyroid gland.
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چکیده
Hydatid disease is a significant infestation caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Primary hydatid disease of the head and neck without systemic involvement is quite rare in endemic regions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ulusal cerrahi dergisi
دوره 31 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015