Hydatid disease is an endemic parasitic disease prevalent in sheep-rearing countries. Although liver and lung are the commonly involved organs, hydatid disease can occur in any organ or tissue. In this case series, we share our experience of some rare primary extrahepatic intra-abdominal hydatid cysts.
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