UTERINE HYDATID CYST

Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus. Although t he first and most important site for this parasite is the liver, it ca n be seen in pelvic organs as well. However, primary involvement is ve ry rare. We report and discuss a case with a primary involvement of th e uterus which was operated and confirmed by microscopic studies. In c onclusion, the gynecologist should be aware of the possibility of hyda tid cyst when a septated cystic mass is found in the pelvis.