title: Hydatid cyst of ovary- a rare entity.
abstract: Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. It is prevalent in areas where livestock is raised in association with dogs. Humans are the accidental intermediate host. Primary peritoneal echinococcosis is a rarely observed clinical condition. We report a case of peritoneal hydatid cyst diagnosed incidentally during an operation performed for suspected ovarian cyst.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, India.
authors.forename: Sailes
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, India.
authors.forename: Mimi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gangopadhyay
keywords: Hydatid cyst; echinococcosis; ovary