Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2023; 11(17): 4084-4089
Published online Jun 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i17.4084
Primary pelvic Echinococcus granulosus infection: A case report
Yierpan Abulaiti, Abudureyimu Kadi, Baihetiyaer Tayier, Talaiti Tuergan, Paizula Shalayiadang, Abuduaini Abulizi, Ayifuhan Ahan
Yierpan Abulaiti, Abudureyimu Kadi, Baihetiyaer Tayier, Talaiti Tuergan, Paizula Shalayiadang, Abuduaini Abulizi, Ayifuhan Ahan, Department of Hepatobiliary and Hydatid Disease, Digestive and Vascular Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Abulaiti Y and Kadi A contributed equally to this study; Abulaiti Y and Kadi A collected all relevant data and drafted the manuscript; Shalayiadang P performed the surgical; Tayier B participated in collecting clinical data; Tuergan T and Abulizi A performed the literature research and contributed to manuscript Revision; Ahan A conceived the study design, interpreted all data, and revised the manuscript in depth; All authors have read and approved the manuscript.
Supported by the Open Project of the State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis and Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia jointly established by the Provincial Government and the Ministry, No. SKL-HIDCA-2019-17.
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Corresponding author: Ayifuhan Ahan, MM, Doctor, Department of Hepatobiliary and Hydatid Disease, Digestive and Vascular Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137 South Liyushan Road, Xinshi District, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. akejan@126.com
Received: February 8, 2023
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
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Core Tip

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.