Computed tomographic localization of pelvic hydatid disease

Isolated retroperitoneal hydatid cyst in a child: a rare cause of acute scrotal swelling?

“…Rare sites of hydatid infestation in the pediatric age group has been reported in the literature including retroperitoneal involvement [3,7,8]. According to Kotoulas et al [9], retroperitoneal hydatid cysts are those that are located in retroperitoneal space separately from the organs of the tretroperitoneum. The pathogenesis of primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst without a primary visceral organ involvement has been explained both by spread by a hematogenous and lymphatic route [10].…”

“…During the procedure, the extraperitoneal route is the preferred approach to prevent abdominal seeding. However, transperitoneal access may also be useful in managing simultaneous visceral lesions and to achieve good control of the anterior vascular structures [9]. Total cyst excision is the recommended operation of choice, but if vital or important structures are in close contact with the cyst (great vessels, ureter, crural nerve), partial excision can also be done.…”

MRI of abdominal hydatid disease

“…In the last 15 years, hydatid disease has been studied extensively by ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]; however, a limited number of studies with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exists in the radiological literature [9][10][11][12]. Similarities of hydatid disease with other space-occupying lesions [13,14] raise the need for a more detailed study of hydatid disCorrespondence to: A. Kalovidouris ease with MRI.…”

Primary pelvic hydatid cyst with sciatic compression

“…This primary cyst might then heal and even disappear, leaving a scar that could be overlooked. The pouch of Douglas would then be the preferred site for the development of a secondary cyst in the pelvis, initially intraperitoneal and later subperitoneal (5).…”