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Primary hydatid cyst of gallbladder: A case report
Pronoy Kabiraj1, Shib Shankar Kuiri2, Utpal De3
1MS, Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Surgery, Bankura Sammilani Medical Colege, Kenduadih, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
2MS, Clinical Tutor, Department of Surgery, Bankura Sammilani Medical Colege, Kenduadih, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
3MS, Professor, Department of Surgery, Bankura Sammilani Medical Colege, Kenduadih, Bankura, West Bengal, India.

doi:10.5348/ijcri-201574-CR-10535

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Kabiraj P, Kuiri SS, De U. Primary hydatid cyst of gallbladder: A case report. Int J Case Rep Images 2015;6(7):440–443.


Abstract
Introduction: Hydatid cyst is a common clinical entity in India. Liver and lungs are the common organs involved. No organ is immune to infection.
Case Report: We report a case of primary hydatid cyst of gallbladder presenting as a gallbladder lump.
Conclusion: In endemic regions hydatid cyst should be considered in patients presenting with gallbladder lump.

Keywords: Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Gallbladder, Hydatid cyst, Liver, Lungs


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Author Contributions
Pronoy Kabiraj – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Shib Shankar Kuiri – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Utpal De – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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