Retroperitoneal Hydatid Cyst: Case Report
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Hydatid disease (HD) is an infestation that is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. The liver is affected in approximately two-thirds of patients, the lungs in 25%, and other organs in a small proportion. Primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst is extremely rare. The most common complaint is abdominal pain; however, the clinical features of HD may be generally dependent on the location of the cyst. Herein we report a new case of primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst diagnosed with abdominal pain and palpable large mobile mass on the right side of abdomen.
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