HYDATID CYST OF FLOOR OF MOUTH: A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Hydatid cyst is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus. There are four species of the Echinococcus that can produce infection in humans among them E. granulosus and E. multilocularis are most common. Hydatid cyst of floor of mouth is extremely rare. Here we present the case of hydatid cyst in 16 year female with history of swelling in floor of mouth for 1 year. This case report highlights the rare location of the hydatid cyst and its preoperative diagnosis for proper management.
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