Abstract
Human hydatid disease is known since ancient times and has worldwide distribution [1]. Caused mostly by Echinococcus granulosis, rarer forms are attributed to Echinococcus alveolaris. In humans approximately two thirds of the cysts occur in the liver, 25% in the lungs and 5-10% are distributed through the peripheral arterial system to various sites [2]. We present an unusual case of recurrent hydatid cyst which presented as a retroperitoneal mass.
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