Resumen

Mexico is considered a virtually free region of cystic echinococcosis. Almost all case reports within the country involve immigrants or traveling patients. This manuscript presents a Mexican-native human echinococcosis that developed in the setting described below. Review of current evidence suggests that this infection has been underestimated.

Palabras clave: Echinococcus granulosus E. granulosus cystic echinococcosis hepatic cyst parasitic hepatic cyst Mexican echinococcosis.

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Vol. 8 Núm.3. Julio-Septiembre 2009 Pags. 251-254 Ann Hepatol 2009; 8(3)