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Hydatid cysts, caused by the parasite, predominantly affect the liver and lungs, but can also impact other organs such as the kidneys, brain, and muscles. Infection occurs when individuals ingest eggs from contaminated food or water, leading to cyst formation primarily in the liver. While hydatid cysts are commonly found in various endemic regions, muscular involvement is rare, particularly in the psoas muscle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Orthop Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Orthopedics, Apollo sage hospitals, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Introduction: Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) ranks among the most prevalent locally aggressive tumor lesions, displaying a diverse range of biological behaviors. Recurrence of GCTB is well-documented, often attributed to microscopic tumour remnants remaining after intralesional curettage, with increased concern when infection occurs postoperatively. Studies suggest the limited effectiveness of adjuvants in preventing giant cell tumour recurrence, emphasizing the necessity of complete removal of malignant cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZhongguo Gu Shang
December 2024
Derpartment of Spine Surgery, Nuclear Industry 416 Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan, China.
Objective: To explore feasibility, clinical and imaging outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy (PEID) for single level large lumbar disc herniation(LDH).
Methods: From October 2018 to March 2023, 31 patients with single level LDH treated with PEID were retrospectively analyzed. Among patients, including 18 males and 13 females, aged from 15 to 40 years old with an average of (28.
Pak J Med Sci
December 2024
Prof. Dr. Asif Bashir, Department of Neurosurgery, Unit-I, Punjab Institute of Neurosciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Aneurysmal bone cysts are locally invasive, benign lesions usually found in the spine or metaphysis of long bones. They can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other bone pathologies. Primary aneurysmal bone cyst usually occurs in the first two decades of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Brown tumors are benign lesions caused by hyperparathyroidism and characterized by increased osteoclast activity and mass effect, which can lead to paraplegia when the spine is involved. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is common in patients on long-term hemodialysis therapy.
Case Report: We report the case of a 48-year-old man on regular dialysis who presented with leg weakness as well as back pain and was diagnosed with secondary hyperparathyroidism and thoracic spine tumor.
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