Primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst: A case report

Abstract

Retroperitoneal echinococcal cyst is a rare manifestation of hydatid disease. Hydatid disease is an endemic parasitic disease of the Mediterranean countries [1]. Although the liver and lungs are the most commonly involved organs, the disease may be
found in any part of the body. We present here an experience of treating a patient with retroperitoneal hydatid presenting as al tumor.

Keywords: echinococcosis, retroperitoneal hydatid cyst, India.

Nigerian Journal of Parasitology Vol. 29 (1) 2008 pp. 29-31