Hydatid Cysts Disease in Children


Abstract in English

This study was performed in children’s hospital of Damascus University which included all cases of hydatid cysts admitted to the hospital between 1/1/1994 and 1/9/1996. The number of cases totaled 47 which accounted for 1.4 to 2.4 per 1000 admission in different years.

References used

Behrman R. E., Vaughen V. C.: Nelson Text Book of Pediatrics. 15th ed., Saunders. W. B. Company 1996
Ben Salah S., et al: Hydatid Cysts in Children, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Aspects. A Propos of 1195 Cases. Ann. Pediatr. J., 36: 441-449, 1989
Deodhar M. C., et al., Solitary Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst. Indian Pediatrics Journal. 25, 683-684, 1988

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