1990
DOI: 10.1590/s0037-86821990000200009
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Esparganosis humana en el ecuador: informe de un caso en la província de esmeraldas

Abstract: Se informa el segundo caso de esparganosis humana en Ecuador, en unpaciente de sexo masculino, indígena Chachi, procedente de la província de Esmeraldas, quien presentó una nodulación localizada en la region escapular izquierda, En su extirpation se demostró la presencia de un céstodo clasificado como Spirometra, no siendo posible determinar la especie.Palavras-chaves: Espargam osis humana. Spirometra.

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“…Reported cases are rare in Latin America. 1,4,6 In humans the larva has a predilection for subcutaneous tissue. However, it may locate in the conjunctiva, peritoneum or central nervous system, among other sites.…”
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“…Reported cases are rare in Latin America. 1,4,6 In humans the larva has a predilection for subcutaneous tissue. However, it may locate in the conjunctiva, peritoneum or central nervous system, among other sites.…”
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confidence: 99%