A case of abdominal wall echinococcus

Patient L. V., 38 years old, a peasant from Chuv. area, was admitted to the clinic on 11 / X 1926 about a tumor and soreness in the lower abdomen. Considers himself ill for 2 years since he noticed a tumor. The tumor increased gradually and at first the pain was insignificant, but as its soreness increased, constipation and frequent urination appeared (15-20 rubles per day). Since the spring of 1926, the patient has been unable to engage in physical labor. There were no pains in the resting position. Recently, before admission to the clinic, the urge to urinate has increased, often there is nocturnal urinary incontinence. The patient notes a strong weight loss during the illness. On the part of heredity, there are no deviations from the norm. Lues, alcoholism denies. From early childhood he loved to be with dogs. The patient is married, his wife and children are healthy.