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Faten Limaiem1,2, Anis Teborbi1,3, Ramzi Bouzidi1,3
1Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia.
Key Clinical Message:
Primary hydatid cyst of the thigh is a rare condition requiring prompt recognition and accurate diagnosis for timely management and prevention of complications.
Abstract:
Muscular hydatid cysts are rare, with a frequency ranging from 1% to 5% even in endemic areas. The clinical presentation of muscular hydatidosis is typically subtle and lacks specific features, frequently resulting in delayed diagnosis. Herein, the authors describe a case of a primary hydatid cyst located in the thigh.
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