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عنوان انگليسی

A case of hydatid cyst in biceps femoris

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Introduction Hydatid cysts primarily involve the liver and lung, but could be presented in any site of the body including the muscles which is very rare. Presentation of case We report a 50-year-old woman with hydatid cyst in biceps femoris presenting as growing painful mass. There was also a small cyst in the liver. The cyst was completely excised and patient was treated with albendazole 15 mg/kg daily before and after surgery. The patient was symptom free during the three months follow-up. Discussion Hydatid cyst should be considered as differential diagnosis of any growing mass or cyst in the body in the endemic areas.

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