Introduction:
Hydatid disease is caused by infection with larva of the cestode echinococcus. Humans are accidental intermediate hosts. Primary pelvic hydatid cyst is a rare entity.
Presentation of case:
This is a case report of a 50 year old gentleman who presented to us as a case of suprapubic swelling and difficulty in micturition. General physical examination and radiological evaluation confirmed a multiloculated pelvic swelling. Patient was subjected to laparotomy which confirmed the diagnosis of a primary pelvic hydatid disease.
Discussion:
Surgery is the optimal treatment of the pelvic hydatid disease. Radical resectional procedure or en bloc resection that removes the entire pericyst is the surgical technique of choice.
Conclusion:
Familiarity with atypical manifestations of hydatid disease may be helpful in making a prompt and accurate diagnosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice.