Echinococcus granulosus in atypical localizations: Five case reports

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Jun 25, 2025 (publication date) through Apr 18, 2025

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World J Nephrol. Jun 25, 2025; 14(2): 103027
Published online Jun 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i2.103027

Table 1 Location and frequency of hydatid cysts

Location	Frequency	Ref.
Liver	65%	[1]
Lung	25%	[1]
Renal	1%-3%	[6]
Brain	2%	[6]
İntrathoracic extrapulmonary	7.4%-10.5%	[4]
Muscle	2%	[6]
Skin and subcutaneous tissue	1%-2%	[6]
Heart	1%	[6]
Skeletal	0.5%-2%	[3]
Thyroid	1%	[6]
Sacral	Very rarely	[7]

Citation: Celik AS, Yosunkaya H, Yayilkan Ozyilmaz A, Memis KB, Aydin S. Echinococcus granulosus in atypical localizations: Five case reports. World J Nephrol 2025; 14(2): 103027
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v14/i2/103027.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v14.i2.103027