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Primary hydatid cyst of the biceps femoris

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Echinococciasis is a zoonotic infestation, which generally involves the liver and the lungs. Primary muscle hydatidosis is an uncommon finding. The authors report a case of primary hydatid cyst localized in the right long head of the biceps femoris of a 25-year-old woman. A wide excision of the cyst with a safety margin was performed. No recurrence has been detected after a 3-year follow-up period. The authors review the literature and discuss the MRI findings. The diagnosis of muscular hydatid cyst is done using clinical and radiological findings in endemic context.

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  1. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, F. Bourguiba University Hospital, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia

    M. F. Hamdi, B. Touati & A. Abid

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Hamdi, M.F., Touati, B. & Abid, A. Primary hydatid cyst of the biceps femoris. Musculoskelet Surg 94, 59–61 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-010-0056-9

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