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A case of periventricular hydatid cyst presenting with only hemichorea is reported. The unusual clinical course is described.
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İplikçoĝlu, A.C., Özek, M.M., Özer, A.F. et al. Periventricular hydatid cyst presenting with hemichorea. Child's Nerv Syst 8, 292–293 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00300803
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