[Modern diagnosis of genito-pelvic echinococcosis in women].

Abstract

From 1927 to 1983, out of 25,388 laparotomies, 10 cases (0.038%), and out of 1,463 vaginal hysterectomies, only one case (0.068%) of genito-pelvic echinococcosis were recorded. Ultrasound (exemplified by a case), and computerized tomography have recently been used for establishing preoperative diagnosis.