The deceptive cysts of echinococcus granulosus in the thigh: A case series and review of diagnostic and management challenges
This case series highlights the diagnostic and management considerations for hydatid cyst of the thigh. The successful management of these three cases, with no recurrence observed during follow-up periods ranging from one to 1.5 years, underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, early diagnosis, meticulous surgical technique, appropriate medical therapy, and diligent long-term follow-up for achieving favorable outcomes.
Authors
- Mohamed Amine Benhima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4714-1471)
- Abdelwahed Soleh
- Yassine Fath El Khir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5233-0146)
- Zakaria Chabihi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5592-0101)
- El Mehdi Boumediane
- Imad Abkari
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI (MA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111581
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47