ABSTRACT

Cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus is still an important health problem in endemic areas. Cystic echinococcosis may involve different organs or areas with the most common sites being the liver and the lungs. Pelvic involvement has previously been reported and was mainly accepted as secondary to cystic echinococcosis in other organs, isolated pelvic involvement is very rare. In this case report, we aimed to present the case with pelvic cystic mass that was finally diagnosed with isolated pelvic cystic echinococcosis in and after the operation, and we would like to draw attention to include “cystic echinococcosis” in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses. (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015; 39: 167-70)

Keywords: Primary pelvic, cystic echinococcosis, Echinococcus granulosus