[Echinococcosis cyst in the pelvic cavity. Presentation of a case].
The incidence of echinococcal cysts and their percentage occurrence in different human organs is reported. A case of hydatid cyst localisation in the pelvic cavity is reported and the pathogenesis of this infrequent localisation discussed. The various hypotheses: haematogenous and fall into the peritoneal cavity are examined; then the diagnostic approach and conservative surgical therapy employed.
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Divisione di Urologia, Ospedale Civile E. Agnelli, Pinerolo, Torino.
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D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space
Cisti da echinococco nello scavo pelvico. Contributo casistico.