Preauricular hydatid cyst: An unusual location for echinoccosis

Tekin M., Osma Ü., Yaldiz M., Topcu I.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, cilt.261, sa.2, ss.87-89, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 261 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00405-003-0650-7
  • Dergi Adı: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.87-89
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Cyst, Echinococcosis, Head and neck, Preauricular
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Hydatid disease is an important medical problem in countries of the temperate zones. A 21-year-old female patient was admitted to our outpatient clinics with a complaint of a progressive swelling in the left preauricular region. The case of the patient with hydatid disease that developed in the left preauricular region is presented in detail. Hydatid cyst in this location is rare.