Background: Hydatid cyst, caused by the larvae of , is one of the most severe cestode infections occurring in Iran. The liver is the most commonly involved organ. The present study was carried out to review the demographic of 20 years surgically treated hydatic cysts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Cutaneous Mucormycosis (CM) is a less frequent type of fungal infection that can present with different skin lesions. Although these lesions appear to be benign and silent, CM rapidly progresses into the deeper layers. Given that no specific laboratory or imaging finding is described for the disease, the diagnosis is mainly based on history and physical examination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Gossypiboma is defined as developing an exudative inflammatory process around retained foreign bodies (RFBs). This problem may be asymptomatic or present with severe systemic or regional symptoms. Traditionally, every RFB must be removed with a surgical procedure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Although this is often overlooked, the gastrointestinal (GI) involvement of COVID-19 has been introduced. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort are among the most common GI symptoms reported. Diffuse Colitis following COVID-19 infection is a rare presentation.
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