Alveolar echinococcosis of the femur

R. Dorn Orthopedic University Clinic, König-Ludwig-Haus, D-8700, Wiirzburg, FRG; Pathological Institute of the University of Würzburg, Wïinburg, FRG

W. Küsswetter Orthopedic University Clinic, König-Ludwig-Haus, D-8700, Wiirzburg, FRG; Pathological Institute of the University of Würzburg, Wïinburg, FRG

P. Wünsch Orthopedic University Clinic, König-Ludwig-Haus, D-8700, Wiirzburg, FRG; Pathological Institute of the University of Würzburg, Wïinburg, FRG

Abstract

A case of alveolar echinococcosis with involvement of the femur is described. Bone involvement is extremely rare in alveolar echinococcosis. Attention is drawn to the difficulty of diagnosis, and the therapeutic possibilities are discussed.

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