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  • Title: Intramural hydatid cyst of descending aorta complicated by false aneurysm.
    Author: Posacioglu H, Bakalim T, Cikirikcioglu M, Yuce G, Telli A.
    Journal: Scand Cardiovasc J; 1999; 33(4):242-4. PubMed ID: 10517212.
    Abstract:
    Hydatid disease is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, and the resultant fluid-filled cysts almost invariably affect the liver. Primary involvement of the aortic wall is very rare. We report a case of hydatid disease presenting as a huge cyst invading the wall of the descending aorta and complicated by a false aneurysm. Diagnostic problems and operative management are reviewed.
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