[Retrovesical hydatid cyst in children: report of 3 cases]

J Radiol. 2007 Jul-Aug;88(7-8 Pt 1):968-71. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(07)89904-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Retrovesical hydatid cyst is rare, even in endemic regions. From a presentation of three cases, the authors will review the clinical findings and illustrate the imaging features of this pathology and relate diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Albendazole / therapeutic use
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Douglas' Pouch / parasitology
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Echinococcosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Diseases / parasitology*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Urinary Bladder

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Albendazole