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True about hydatid disease

A
MC site is lung
B
Pre-op. Albendazole followed by surgery is the tit of choice
C
20% saline is scolicidal
D
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High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e. 20% saline is scolicidal Most common site is liver followed by lung. Other sites which may be involved by E. granulosus are abdominal cavity - kidney - brain - hone Scolicidal agents used in hydatid surgery 20% hypeonic saline - 0.5% silver nitrate 95% sterile ethanol Absolute alcohol - Mebendazole 2.4 ,ug/m1 There is no place for the use of formaldehyde as a scolicidal agent.

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