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Sparganosis presenting as a subcutaneous mass of the thigh

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Abstract

We described a case of subcutaneous sparganosis of a 61-year-old woman, presenting with a left thigh mass. It is a rare zoonotic disease in human beings, caused by incidental infection of the genus Spirometra species.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)166-168
Number of pages3
JournalPolish journal of pathology : official journal of the Polish Society of Pathologists
Volume75
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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