Hydatidosis of the Pelvic Cavity: A Big Masquerade. (3rd June 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Varedi, Peyman; Saadat Mostafavi, Seyed Reza; Salouti, Rambod; Saedi, Daryoush; Nabavizadeh, Seyed Ali; Samimi, Kaveh; Larijani, Tahereh; Darabi, Mohsen; Mousavi, Seyed Mehdi; Makhmalbaf, Ahmad Ostadali
• Other Names: Landers Daniel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2008(2008)
• Publication Date: 2008-06-03
• Subjects: Generative organs, Female -- Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases in pregnancy -- Periodicals; 618.142005
• DOI: 10.1155/2008/782621
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-7449

Abstract

Abstract : We report and discuss a case of primary hydatidosis of the pelvic cavity in a woman who presented with severe weight loss and abdominal pain. This unusual presentation was initially considered as a tumor process until surgical exploration and microscopic studies confirmed the diagnosis. The gynecologists should be aware of possibility of primary hydatid cyst of the pelvic cavity and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic pelvic masses, especially in areas where the disease is endemic.