Bilateral Ovarian Hydatid Cysts Masquerading as Ovarian Tumours

Abstract

Hydatid cyst or echinococcosis is a parasitic disease reported from all over the world. Primary involvement of pelvic organs is extremely rare and bilateral involvement of the ovary is reported in only one case^1,2,3. We report a case of a 62 year old female who presented with pain and mass abdomen. Biochemical tests including tumour marker studies were normal. Ultrasonography revealed bilateral ovarian enlargement suggestive of ovarian neoplasia. Surgical removal followed by histopathological study revealed a diagnosis of hydatid cyst. Our case is the second report on bilateral ovarian hydatid cyst in the world literature.