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We report eight cases of osseous hydatidosis involving the pelvis and hip. All patients were treated by curettage and albendazole therapy. In three cases, in which only the ilium was involved, the outcome was satisfactory. The remaining patients required several debridement procedures in combination with chemotherapy and two developed chronic lesions. We conclude that treatment for this condition is difficult and when the osseous involvement is extensive the prognosis is poor.
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Nous rapportons 8 cas de kyste hydatique osseux du bassin et de la hanche. Tous les patients ont été traités par un drainage chirurgical et albendazole. Trois cas, avec atteinte limitée à l´aile iliaque, ont été guéris. Les autres eurent besoin de plusieurs drainages chirurgicaux combinés avec de la chimiothérapie et deux ne guérirent pas jamais. Nous concluons que le traitement est difficile et quand l'atteinte osseuse est étendue, le pronostic est mauvais.
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Martínez, Á., Herrera, A., Cuenca, J. et al. Hydatidosis of the pelvis and hip. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 25, 302–304 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640100278
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640100278