Hydatidosis of the pelvis and hip

We report eight cases of osseous hydatidosis involving the pelvis and hip. All patients were treated by curettage and albendazole therapy. In three ca ses, in which only the ilium was involved, the outcome was satisfactory. Th e remaining patients required several debridement procedures in combination with chemotherapy and two developed chronic lesions. We conclude that trea tment for this condition is difficult and when the osseous involvement is e xtensive the prognosis is poor.