ISSN:
1432-0509
Keywords:
Liver, hydatid cysts
;
Hydatid cysts, extracapsular echinococcal cysts
;
Hydatid cysts, endogenous daughter cysts
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Computed tomography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract 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.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01888586