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  • Title: Hydatid cyst an unusual cause of ovarian enlargement.
    Author: Gaym A, Abebe D, Degefe DA.
    Journal: Ethiop Med J; 2002 Jul; 40(3):283-91. PubMed ID: 12602252.
    Abstract:
    A case of ovarian hydatosis without other evidence of hydatid disease elsewhere in the body is reported. This 35 years old para eight abortus two Ethiopian mother was admitted to the Gynecology and Obstetrics department of Tikur Anbessa teaching hospital with the diagnosis of ovarian tumor. A uniclocular ovarian cyst was removed at laparotomy which was diagnosed to be hydatid cyst of the ovary on histopathological examination. Epidemiological features, clinical presentation and therapeutic options of this rare cause of adnexal enlargement are discussed.
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