File:Hydatid.jpg
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Gross pathology photograph of the membrane and hydatid daughter cysts excised from a human lung.
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation by a tapeworm of the genus Echinococcus. Endemic areas usually involve third world countries. The liver is the most common organ involved, followed by the lungs.
source: http://phil.cdc.gov/phil_images/20030113/3/PHIL_2865_lores.jpg
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