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Extracapsular (satellite) hydatid cysts

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Sixteen percent of hydatid cysts in the liver in 185 patients examined by computed tomography (CT) showed daughter cysts located exterior to the fibrinous membrane of the main hydatid cysts. We call these extracapsular or satellite cysts. Extracapsular cysts have the same appearance as endogenous daughter cysts. Preoperative demonstration of these cysts is useful for planning an appropriate surgical treatment and reduction of the recurrence rate.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Areteion Hospital, Medical School, University of Athens, 76 Vas. Sophias Ave., Athens, Greece

    A. Kalovidouris, A. Gouliamos, L. Vlachos & C. Papavasiliou

  2. Department of Surgery, Areteion Hospital, Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece

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Kalovidouris, A., Voros, D., Gouliamos, A. et al. Extracapsular (satellite) hydatid cysts. Gastrointest Radiol 17, 353–356 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888586

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