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Hydatidosis with Atypical Localization: Report of Three Cases and Literature Review
Sana Kharrat
sanakharrat15@hotmail.com
Sana Kharrat
Department of Intensive Care, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia;
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Mabrouk Bahloul
Mabrouk Bahloul
Department of Intensive Care, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia;
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Nozha Toumi
Nozha Toumi
Department of Radiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia;
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Sadok Bougharriou
Sadok Bougharriou
Department of Microbiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Amina Hadded
Amina Hadded
Department of Intensive Care, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia;
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Chokri Ben Hamida
Chokri Ben Hamida
Department of Intensive Care, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia;
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Echinococcosis is a common parasitic disease with a heavy public health burden in many geographic regions and populations, mainly in the Mediterranean basin, Western China, Central Asia and South America. Most often, echinococcosis affects the liver and lungs. Despite being rare, other organ involvement may occur. We report three original cases of atypical localization of hydatid cysts from diagnosis to treatment to underline this disease’s challenges. The affected organs are bone, heart, and brain. Thus, in endemic regions, hydatid cysts should be considered as a differential diagnosis of patients with cystic masses, even in unusual sites. These cases highlight the importance for clinicians to remain vigilant for atypical localizations of echinococcosis, emphasizing the need for early recognition and accurate diagnosis, even in uncommon sites.
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Financial support: This study received no funding.
Disclosure: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare that are relevant to the content of this article.
Authors’ contributions: All authors contributed to the drafting of the manuscript, and read and approved the final manuscript.
Current contact information: Sana Kharrat, Mabrouk Bahloul, Amina Hadded, and Chokri Ben Hamida, Department of Intensive Care, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia, E-mails: sanakharrat15@hotmail.com, bahloulmab@yayoo.fr, haddedamina05@gmail.com, and chokribenhamida@yahoo.fr. Nozha Toumi, Department of Radiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia, E-mail: toumi_nozha@medecinesfax.org. Sadok Bougharriou, Department of Microbiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia, E-mail: sadokbougharriou1@gmail.com.
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