Published online Jun 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i17.4084
Peer-review started: February 8, 2023
First decision: March 24, 2023
Revised: April 18, 2023
Accepted: May 19, 2023
Article in press: May 19, 2023
Published online: June 16, 2023
Primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection is clinically rare. The reported cases of pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection are considered to be secondary to cystic echinococcosis in other organs. Single Echinococcus granulosus infection is very rare.
In this report, we presented a case of primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University. We described the key diagnostic points and surgical treatment of this case. We also summarized the epidemiological characteristics and pathogenesis of the disease.
Our case may provide clinical data for the diagnosis and treatment of primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection.
Core Tip: Primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection is clinically rare. In this report, we presented a case of primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection. We described the key diagnostic points and surgical treatment of this case and summarized the epidemiological characteristics and pathogenesis of the disease. Our case may provide clinical data for the diagnosis and treatment of primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection.