[Deathofjocelynn]

I thought I've seen it all.

But then I watched this...


Removal of hydatid cysts in the abdomen.

[Rusty666]

[jowils]

[butterfly]

I wnat to pop them

[Faline]

Crazy, not seen these before

[Faline]

Even more gross when you read what they are

The term hydatid disease describes infection with the larval stage of the cestode (or tapeworm) Echinococcus spp.

Transmission is from eggs found in faeces of dogs and accidentally swallowed, usually by children. Larvae develop over many years to form fluid-filled cysts in various organs, particularly the liver. Cysts can grow to considerable size and contain a large amount of fluid and vast numbers of infectious scolices.

There are currently no effective drugs or vaccines to protect humans against the disease.

There is some concern that Echinococcus multilocularis, the most virulent form and a significant threat to human health, may spread to the UK from Europe. It is possible that infected dogs and foxes may spread this species and there is concern in relation to new regulations under the pet passport scheme which no longer require a tapeworm certificate.

Read a lot more here:
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Hydatid-Disease.htm

[Sharon]

Oh my God, they're amazing yet vile

[LadyCPlum]

The look like frogs eggs, I want to see the tadpoles swimming around in them!

[collaredgirl65]

[bellydancinb]

Props to doctors for having the stomach to touch some of the most disgusting things I've ever seen. I wouldn't handle being in the room, let alone touching it!