PRIMARY MUSCULAR HYDATOSIS - 2 CASES

We report 2 cases of primary muscular hydatosis of the thigh in a 30-y ear-woman and a 75-year-man. The clinical picture was a benign soft ti ssue tumor. The ultrasound and C. T. scan exams confirmed the diagnosi s and showed precisely the intimacy of the lesion with the femoral vas cular axe. Preoperative diagnosis of this affection is mandatory in or der to prevent any rupture of the cyst so as to avoid anaphylactic sho ck and local recurrence. Percystectomy is the treatment of choice for this lesion.