Pancreatic hydatid cyst: Case report
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Case Reports
VOLUME: 1 ISSUE: 2
P: 74 - 76
September 2005

Pancreatic hydatid cyst: Case report

Med J Bakirkoy 2005;1(2):74-76
1. Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Genel Cerrahi Kliniği, İstanbul
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Received Date: 30.11.2005
Accepted Date: 13.12.2005
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ABSTRACT

Hydatid disease is still an important problem in endemic area like South America, Middle Asia and South Europe as well as Turkey. Although the disease occurs more frequently in liver and lungs, it can be seen in any part of the body including pancreas. The incidence of isolated pancreatic hydatid disease is reported as 1-2%. In this report we presented an isolated pancreatic hydatid cyst which is a rare entity in the literature.

Keywords:
Hydatid cyst, pancreas, resection