Hepatic Hydatid Cyst in a Turkana Woman - case report
Hepatic Hydatid Cyst in a Turkana Woman - case report
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Authors
Zeyhle, E.
Magambo, J.K.
Wachira, J.
Gikandi, A.
Njoroge, E.M.
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Article, Journal
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African Journal of Health Sciences
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Article, Journal
Abstract
An unusual case of hepatic hyd:1tid cyst in a 27-year old female is reported. The patient had nbdominal distension of 111-year duration, pain, 1>allor of mucous membranes, and was grossly w:1sted. Ultrasono~rnphy revealed a large hydatid cyst that covered most of the abdomen. A successful suq.:ical intcnention was performed and 24 litres of hydatid fluid drained.
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Case study
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Citation
Zehyle E, Magambo JK, Wachira J, Gikandi A, Njoroge EM. Hepatic cyst in a Turkana woman - case report. Afr J Health Sci. 1999 Jan-March;6(1):31-2. PMID: 17581033.