Hydatidosis of the long bones treated with en bloc resection and reconstruction with mega prosthesis– a report of 2 cases

Hydatidosis of the long bones treated with en bloc resection and reconstruction with mega prosthesis– a report of 2 cases

Abstract Introduction Osseous hydatidosis is a rare condition caused by a cestode called Echinococcus Granulosus. The bone invasion is rare and accounts for only 0,5–4% of all forms of hydatidosis. Its treatment is difficult as they are diagnosed late due to the lack of specific symptoms. We describ...

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Main Authors: Khalil Amri, Ramy Triki, Rabie Ayari, Khaled Khelil, Achraf Abdennadher, Mohamed Manai, Haythem ElAskri, Eya Ben Amri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hydatidosis
Long bones
En bloc resection
Mega prosthesis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08834-2
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