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Hydatid cyst causing femoral artery embolism and ischemic syndrome of a lower limb
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.67-68, 2 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2010-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Topics
- Patients
- Blood-vessels
- Lower limbs
- Diseases
- Echinococcosis
- Coronary heart diseases
- Artery occlusion
- Complications(Medicine)
Abstract EN
An intracardiac hydatid cyst is a rare but potentially very serious complication of hydatid disease as the rupture of the cyst may lead to embolisation of the femoral artery.
We report the case of a 29-year-old man who was admitted with the diagnosis of arterial occlusion of the left leg.
During surgery, a large hydatid cyst causing femoral artery occlusion was found and excised.
This case emphasizes that, in endemic countries, primary vascular echinococcosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of arterial occlusion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Urayfi M.. 2010. Hydatid cyst causing femoral artery embolism and ischemic syndrome of a lower limb. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.67-68.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366073
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Urayfi M.. Hydatid cyst causing femoral artery embolism and ischemic syndrome of a lower limb. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 19, no. 2 (Dec. 2010), pp.67-68.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366073
American Medical Association (AMA)
Urayfi M.. Hydatid cyst causing femoral artery embolism and ischemic syndrome of a lower limb. Qatar Medical Journal. 2010. Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.67-68.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-366073
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 68
Record ID
BIM-366073