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Beatriz Calle Serrano1, Joachim Hohmann2,3, Christian Bayerl4
1Department of Medical Oncology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Misdiagnosis of cancer can occur, even with advanced imaging. This study highlights two cases where suspicious lesions were actually echinococcal hydatids, emphasizing the need for accurate pathology before cancer treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical diagnostics
- Parasitology
- Oncology
Background:
- Imaging techniques are not always definitive for cancer diagnosis or staging.
- Pathological examination is crucial for accurate cancer assessment and treatment planning.
- Alveolar echinococcosis, though rare, is increasing in Central Europe, particularly in Switzerland.
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