Abstract
Hydatidosis is an anthropozoonosis caused by the larva of Echinococcus granulosus. The most affected organ is liver, followed by lungs, kidneys and osteo-muscular system. Generally, it has low progression and tend to be asymptomatic. The non-specific symptomatology makes diagnosis difficult and leads to unnecessary diagnostic procedures. Hydatid cysts of the female pelvic organs may initially be mistaken for ovarian cystic tumors or pelvic infections. This entity should be considered as a differential diagnosis of any pelvic cystic lesion in patients in endemic areas. Surgery is the standard of treatment and exploration of the abdominal cavity is essential in the search for cysts in other locations. Anthelmintic drugs may help decrease recurrence. A case of primary pelvic hydatidosis is presented.
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