Hydatid cysts of the pelvis following pulmonary hydatid disease: A rare case report

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Multiple Disseminated Hydatidosis with Rare Locations: Mediastinal, Pancreatic and Pelvic (Case Report)

“…The highest prevalence of hydatid disease has been reported in countries in the temperate zone, including China, Central Asia, Australia, South America, and countries in the Mediterranean region such as Morocco [4] Dogs are definitive hosts passing the eggs of these parasites in their faeces. Humans are accidental hosts and become infected after ingesting parasite eggs [1].…”

A Rare Simultaneous Occurrence of Splenic and Pelvic Cavity Hydatid Cyst

“…Serology tests such as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the indirect hemagglutination test (IHA), the latex agglutination test, and immunoblots could be helpful in diagnosing the disease. However, the results could not be reliable because these tests have high false-positive and false-negative rates [6,7]. There are many surgical techniques to treat splenic and pelvic hydatid cysts.…”

“…However, serology tests are less reliable because of high false-negative and false-positive results in up to 15% to 20% cases. The main way to treat and eradicate hydatid cyst is surgery [6,7]. Unusual locations can cause various symptoms and lead to misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis and threat patients' health conditions [8].…”