Introduction:
Hydatid cysts may occur in any area of the body, but they usually localize to the liver and the lungs. Primary localization in bone is not common.
Presentation of case:
The authors report the case of multifocal hydatid disease appeared 3 years after the surgical treatment of a cyst of the hip. The patient presented with cough and chest pain of 2 months duration. Only the lung localization was symptomatic. The thoracic echography, the abdominal and chest scan allowed the diagnosis.
Discussion:
Hydatid recurrence remain frequent, whatever is the nature of the treatment, surgical or chemical.
Conclusion:
The premature detection of recurrence is of great importance.