[Iatrogenic cervicofacial hydatid cysts. Apropos of a case]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1997 Jan;98(1):26-30.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The writers give an account of a cervicofacial hydatid dissemination case, provoked by iterative ponctions of hydatid cyst initially isolated in the left maxillary sinus. They state diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties sometimes found and they insist on the role that must be played by immunologic tests in diagnostic approach and treatment monitoring of this disease which is unfortunately current and serious.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Ear Diseases / parasitology*
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / parasitology*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / parasitology
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck / parasitology*
  • Paracentesis / adverse effects*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / parasitology