Hydatid masquerade: A case of hydatid disease of the hip joint
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Hydatid disease of the bone represents about 1–2.5% of all human hydatid disease. Hydatid disease of bone is uncommon. We present a rare case of echinococcal infection of pelvis which presented as painful limp in the left lower limb with selling in the inguinal region.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Mohamed Fazal Jukaku, Dr. Ronald Joseph Menezes
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