Laparoscopic excision of primary pelvic hydatid cyst presenting as an adnexal mass

Objective To report a case of primary pelvic hydatid cyst presenting as an adnexal mass and having undergone a laparoscopic excision. Methods The clinical records of the patient were reviewed. Results The clinical and radiological findings demonstrated a right adnexal 5x6x5 cm unilocular cystic mass. Laparoscopic dissection of the dense adhe sions between the mass, the right ovary and the omentum were performed. Lap aroscopic excision of the mass was performed without rupturing the cyst and placing it in a bag. Histological examination confirmed the hydatid diseas e. Neither complications nor recurrence was observed during the follow up. Conclusion Laparoscopy is used safety for treatment of pelvic haydatid cyst s after taking measures to prevent intra-abdominal spillage.