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A very rare case of multiple spinal hydatid disease causing paraplegia is presented. The neuroradiological evaluation included an MRI study. The surgical approach and the medical treatment of the disease is discussed, with a review of the literature.
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Özer, A., Özek, M., Pamir, M. et al. Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of spinal hydatid cyst disease. Case report. Spinal Cord 31, 338–340 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1993.58
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