Retroperitoneal Hydatid Cyst Simulating Irreducible Inguinal Hernia: Case Report

    A swelling in the groin may be much more complicated than it seems. All abdominal organs, except pancreas, even the stomach have been found within the inguinal hernia sac. So even after vast experience it is not uncommon for a surgeon to see something unexpected. Hydatid disease is endemic in Mediterranean region including Turkey. Isolated retroperitoneal hydatid disease is extremely rare and is usually secondary to the involvement of other organs. We here present a case of hydatid disease of the retroperitoneum without any other organ involvement,projecting to the left inguinal canal mimicking irreducible inguinal hernia