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Gross pathology photograph of the membrane and hydatid daughter cysts excised from a human lung.

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation by a tapeworm of the genus Echinococcus. Endemic areas usually involve third world countries. The liver is the most common organ involved, followed by the lungs.

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current18:19, 18 October 2007Thumbnail for version as of 18:19, 18 October 2007700 × 465 (44 KB)Filip em (talk | contribs)Gross pathology photograph of the membrane and hydatid daughter cysts excised from a human lung. Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation by a tapeworm of the genus Echinococcus. Endemic areas usually involve third world countries. The liver is the mos

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