Hydatidosis of the Pelvic Cavity: A Big Masquerade
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
دوره 2008 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008