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Bone metastases in the hand and foot bone (acrometastases) are rarely observed. The authors report a case of a 57-years-old man diagnosed as hand tumour, revealing a bronchic adenocarcinoma. Radiography showed destruction of the phalanx, and histology study confirmed a metastasis of the lung cancer.
INTRODUCTION: The orbital hydatid cyst is a rare (1 to 2%) localization of the Echinococcus granulosus parasite. OBSERVATIONS: An intra-orbital localization of hydatidosis was revealed in two patients by the occurrence of unilateral exophthalmia. After tumoral resection the diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. COMMENTS: The principle clinical sign of an orbital hydatid cyst is exophthalmia. Imaging is essential for pre-operative diagnosis. Serology is insufficient and treatment is surgical.
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