Hydatid cyst of ovary- a rare entity
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Hydatid cyst of ovary- a rare entity

J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2010;11(1):63-64
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Abstract

Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. It is prevalent in areas where livestock is raised in association with dogs. Humans are the accidental intermediate host. Primary peritoneal echinococcosis is a rarely observed clinical condition. We report a case of peritoneal hydatid cyst diagnosed incidentally during an operation performed for suspected ovarian cyst.

Keywords: Hydatid cyst, ovary, echinococcosis