| [the investigation of frequency of cystic echinococcosis in the autopsies committed in the speciality department of istanbul forensic medicine institute]. | cystic echinococcosis, which is caused by a parasite called echinococcus granulosus, is a disease frequently find in the liver and in the lungs. in many countries, it is an important public-health problem. this study was done to find out the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis in forensic autopsies performed for sudden death cases. this investigation was realized between july 2003-january 2004 at istanbul forensic medicine institution. during this six month period, total of 1687 autopsies were p ... | 2009 | 19598093 |