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Citation:
Shetty A, Niknejad M, Sharma R, et al. Retroperitoneal hydatid infection. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-27121
Retroperitoneal hydatid infection refers to the presence of hydatid cyst in the retroperitoneal region of the abdomen.
For a general discussion, and for links to other system specific manifestations, please refer to the article on hydatid disease.
Pathology
It is generally seen secondary to intraperitoneal (mainly hepatic) infection. Isolated occurrence is rare.
See also
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1.Ilica AT, Kocaoglu M, Zeybek N et-al. Extrahepatic abdominal hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus: imaging findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007;189 (2): 337-43. doi:10.2214/AJR.07.2255 - Pubmed citation
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2. Karavias DD, Vagianos CE, Kakkos SK et-al. Peritoneal echinococcosis. World J Surg. 1996;20 (3): 337-40. Pubmed citation
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