Obstructive jaundice and hydatid cysts mimicking choledochal cyst

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Date
2007-09
Authors
Saczek, K.
Moore, S. W.
De Villiers, R.
Blaszczyk, M.
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Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Hydatid disease remains a common problem in endemic regions throughout the world. Endemic areas include Australasia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Greece, Spain and Eastern Europe. Hydatid cysts (HCs) typically occur in the liver and lungs, but can occur at multiple other sites throughout the body
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Article
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Echinococcosis, Hydatid cysts, Jaundice, Obstructive
Citation
Saczek, K., Moore, S.W., De Villiers, R. & Blaszczyk, M. 2007. Obstructive jaundice and hydatid cysts mimicking choledochal cyst. South African Medical Journal, 97(9):831-833.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7807
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Research Articles (Paediatrics and Child Health)