title: Unusual localization of hydatid cyst.
abstract: We report a case of a single large echinococcal cyst that originated from the retroperitoneal space. Diagnosis was confirmed with serologic test and radiological examinations. Especially in the endemic areas hydatid cyst should be considered when evaluating cystic masses and it can be treated by extraperitoneal operation.
authors.affiliation: Gazi University Medical Faculty Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ankara, Turkey. zafertrk@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Türkyilmaz
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sönmez
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Karabulut
authors.forename: I H
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Göl
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Başaklar
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kale
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D019353:Endemic Diseases; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery