Hydatid cyst of oral cavity-a rare case report
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
Hydatid cyst or Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by tapeworm. Dog being the definitive host, this disease is common worldwide. Hydatid disease is most commonly caused by E. granulosus. Liver and lung are the frequently affected organs. It is a chronic disease and cyst can be localized in different organs. Incidence of hydatid cyst in head and neck region is extremely rare. This is a case report emphasis on extremely rare presentation of hydatid cyst in buccal vestibule.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Asha, M. L. , Dr. Jasti Sri Lakshmi, Dr. Laboni Ghorai, Dr. Lekshmy J. , Dr. Mahesh Kumar, H. M.
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