Multiple choice

Hydatid Cyst has _______ layers.

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hydatid disease, caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus, mostly affects the liver and the lungs with hydatid cysts which consist of three layers: (1) the outer pericyst; (2) the middle laminated membrane; and (3) the inner germinal layer.

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