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Echinococcus granulosus infection of lung

Echinococcosis

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GuidelinesHydatid DiseaseDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B67.0-9 DESCRIPTION Cysts of E. granulosus , acquired from ingestion of helminth ova passed out in dog faeces, particularly in sheep-farming areas. Cysts may occur in any organ but are most commonly found in the liver and lungs. GENERAL MEASURES Definitive treatment with surgery or PAIR ( P ercutaneous A spiration I nject